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Sloane

Girl name · 98 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sloane: 98 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 17 births in 2022.

Primarily of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origin, Sloane is an anglicized form of the clan name Ó Sluaghadháin, meaning “descendant of the warrior” or “raider,” with the root *sluaghadh* translating to “expedition” or “raid.” It was brought into use as a first name largely through popular culture, most notably via **Sloane Peterson**, the charismatic and rebellious love interest from the 1986 film *Ferris Bueller’s Day Off*, which cemented the name’s stylish, independent aura. As a surname, it echoes in places like **Sloane Square** in London, named after Sir Hans Sloane, a 17th-century physician and collector whose bequest helped found the British Museum. Today, Sloane feels modern and gender-neutral, and its rare but crisp sound has made it a fashionable choice for both girls and boys in Scotland.