Slade
Boy name · #1055 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Slade? In official American birth records, Slade has been tracked continuously since 1946, giving it 79 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 208 baby boys were named Slade, placing it at #1055 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1168, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,654 boys born in 2025 was named Slade.
The 79-year story
Slade first appears in the Social Security records in 1946, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 246 boys were named Slade — good for #855 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Slade per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Slade against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Slade in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Slade is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Slade will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Slade is most common
Geography matters for names, and Slade is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Slade is most common in AR (0.8 per 1,000), AL (0.6 per 1,000), IN (0.3 per 1,000), TN (0.3 per 1,000), GA (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Slade is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Slade
Statistically, parents drawn to Slade tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Zade, Stone, Semaj, Quade, and Brodie.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Slade | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 208 | #1054 |
| 2024 | 211 | #1047 |
| 2023 | 184 | #1140 |
| 2022 | 191 | #1113 |
| 2021 | 199 | #1071 |
| 2020 | 187 | #1069 |
| 2019 | 178 | #1107 |
| 2018 | 179 | #1094 |
| 2017 | 200 | #1010 |
| 2016 | 188 | #1049 |
| 2015 | 159 | #1168 |
| 2014 | 176 | #1089 |
| 2013 | 146 | #1229 |
| 2012 | 146 | #1218 |
| 2011 | 193 | #1006 |
| 2010 | 200 | #984 |
| 2009 | 220 | #935 |
| 2008 | 221 | #922 |
| 2007 | 246 | #855 |
| 2006 | 145 | #1163 |
| 2005 | 122 | #1272 |
| 2004 | 99 | #1425 |
| 2003 | 140 | #1098 |
| 2002 | 119 | #1177 |
| 2001 | 120 | #1151 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Slade?
In official American birth records, the name Slade first appeared in 1946 (over 79 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 79 years.
Is Slade a popular boy name?
Slade ranked #1055 among boys in 2025 with 208 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1168.
When was the name Slade most popular?
Slade peaked in 2007, when 246 American boys received the name (ranked #855 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Slade?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,654 newborn American boys was named Slade. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.