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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Valley
- Origin
- Old English (place name/surname)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SLAYD
Slade is a clean, modern name for a boy, pronounced SLAYD (/ˈsleɪd/). It traces back to Old English, where it began as a place name and surname meaning "valley." It's a short, clean-sounding option for parents who like names with a concrete, traceable origin rather than an invented or trendy one.
Meaning & Origin of Slade
Meaning: Valley.
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Slade
SLAYDIPA /ˈsleɪd/
Popularity of Slade
Slade has been recorded in Social Security data going back to 1946, and it hit its high point in 2007 at #855, when 246 boys were given the name. Since then it's cooled off, landing at #1051 in 2024 with 209 boys named Slade.
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FAQ
What does the name Slade mean?
Valley. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Slade?
Slade is pronounced SLAYD (IPA: /ˈsleɪd/).
Is Slade a popular name right now?
Slade peaked at #855 in 2007 and is ranked #1051 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1946–2024.)
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