Slayde
An English given name of uncertain meaning, potentially derived from "glade".
Name Census estimates that about 336 living Americans carry the first name Slayde. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Slayde today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Slayde births was 2008 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Slayde. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
336
~ 1 in 1,020,102 Americans
Peak year
2008
21 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,115
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Slayde: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Slayde from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 151 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Slayde remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Slayde by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Slayde during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Slaydes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Slayde
The name Slayde is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It is believed to be derived from an archaic Germanic root word, "slagd," which means "to strike" or "to slay." This connection to warfare and combat suggests that the name may have been borne by fierce warriors or soldiers in ancient times.
While there are no definitive records of the name's earliest use, some scholars speculate that it may have first appeared in the runic inscriptions of the Norse peoples, who inhabited the Scandinavian region during the Viking Age (793-1066 AD). These intricate carvings on stone and wood often depicted heroic deeds and celebrated the prowess of legendary figures.
One of the earliest known individuals to carry a variation of the name was Slayde the Valiant, a renowned Saxon warrior who lived in the 9th century. He was said to have fought alongside King Alfred the Great in the battles against the Danish invaders, earning a reputation for his bravery and skill in combat.
In the 12th century, a monk named Slayde of Lindisfarne was celebrated for his scholarly pursuits and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts. His meticulous work in transcribing and illuminating manuscripts played a crucial role in safeguarding the knowledge and wisdom of the past.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian artist named Slayde Veneziano (1490-1562) gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes and paintings adorning the walls of churches and palaces throughout Italy. His masterpieces, depicting scenes from mythology and religious texts, were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of the time.
In the 18th century, a French explorer and adventurer named Slayde Dumont (1726-1798) made his mark by embarking on daring expeditions to the uncharted territories of the New World. His detailed accounts of the lands and peoples he encountered provided invaluable insights into the cultural diversity of the Americas.
More recently, a British author named Slayde Whitfield (1901-1976) achieved literary acclaim for his captivating novels and short stories that explored the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
While the name Slayde may be uncommon in modern times, its rich history and associations with bravery, scholarship, artistic expression, and exploration make it a fascinating and evocative choice for those seeking a name with a sense of adventure and cultural significance.
People
Slayde + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Slayde as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Slayde: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Slayde?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 336 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Slayde going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,020,102 US residents.
Is Slayde a common name?
We classify Slayde as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 339 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Slayde most popular?
The single biggest year for Slayde was 2008, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Slayde is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Slayde a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Slayde in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.