Sloane

At a Glance: Name: Sloane – Meaning: raid or (military) expedition – Origin: Irish (from the surname Ó Sluaghadháin, 'descendant of Sluaghadhán') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: SLOHN

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Sloane is pronounced SLOHN and works well for a child of any gender. It comes from the Irish surname Ó Sluaghadháin, meaning ‘descendant of Sluaghadhán,’ which traces back to a word for a raid or military expedition. That gives the name a bit of unexpected weight if you go looking into where it comes from.

Meaning & Origin of Sloane

Meaning: Raid or (military) expedition.

Origin: Irish (from the surname Ó Sluaghadháin, 'descendant of Sluaghadhán').

Source: Wikipedia, Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sloane

Phonetic: SLOHN   IPA: /ˈsloʊn/

Popularity of Sloane

Sloane has been recorded in Social Security Administration data going back to 1958. It peaked at #140 in 2022 with 2,056 babies given the name, then settled to #153 in 2024 with 1,937.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1958–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sloane mean?

Raid or (military) expedition. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloane_(given_name))

How do you pronounce Sloane?

Sloane is pronounced SLOHN (IPA: /ˈsloʊn/).

Is Sloane a popular name right now?

Sloane is near its all-time peak (#140 in 2022), ranked #153 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1958–2024.)

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