How Many People Are Named Sloan?

Complete statistics for the name Sloan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sloan
Uncommon
Old English

Sloan means 'a small stream' and has origins in Old English. That's pretty rare, considering only 1 in 31,359 Americans share this name. With most people under 30, it's clear Sloan is a rising star among modern names.

~41,599
Living in US
1 in 7,968
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Small stream
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Intelligent Sensitive
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,588
Worldwide Bearers
#128,401
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
10,523
🇿🇦 South Africa
12
🇦🇺 Australia
12
🇯🇵 Japan
5
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3
🇲🇽 Mexico
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇧🇾 Belarus
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,552 (24%)
♀ Female
7,971 (76%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
8,955
Would be under 30 (82%)
1,518
Would be 30–60 (14%)
408
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 10,881 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sloan Through the Generations

Sloan emerged strongly in recent years, peaking in 2021 with 624 births. Today, there are around 10,523 people named Sloan living in the US, with an average age of just 18. The majority, 8,955, are under 30, indicating its popularity among younger generations. As the name continues to gain traction, it's becoming increasingly common for parents to choose Sloan for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,158
California 760
Florida 332
Illinois 331
Michigan 293
Colorado 270
North Carolina 258
Ohio 253
New York 221
Pennsylvania 217

✨ Similar Names to Sloan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sloan's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Sloan

How Many People Have the Name Sloan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 41,599 people in the United States currently share the name Sloan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,968 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Sloan a Common or Rare Name?

Sloan is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sloan Mean?

Sloan means "small stream" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sloan in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

When Was Sloan Most Popular?

The name Sloan reached peak popularity in 2021, with 624 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sloan?

Approximately 41,599 people named Sloan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 41,599. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,968 Americans.

Is Sloan a rare name?

Sloan is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,968 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sloan mean?

Sloan means "small stream" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Sloan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Sloan are male and 76% are female.

When was Sloan most popular?

Sloan peaked in 2021 with 624 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US41,599
All-Time Births41,599
1 in X1 in 7,968
RarityUncommon
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2021
World Rank#128,401
Male %24%
Female %76%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.