Slone
An English surname transferred to masculine forename of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 98 living Americans carry the first name Slone. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 62.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Slone today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Slone births was 2018 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Slone. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Slone. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
98
~ 1 in 3,497,493 Americans
Peak year
2018
16 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,905
Tracked since 1992
Census
Slone in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 232 people with the first name Slone, which placed it at #34,960 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,960
National first-name rank
People counted
232
232 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
76.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Slone
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Slone is White at 76.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Black (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Slone described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Slone at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.7% · 178
- Hispanic or Latino6.5% · 15
- Black or African American5.6% · 13
- Two or more races5.2% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.7% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 3
Gender
Gender distribution for Slone
Slone is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 99 total registrations, 62 (62.6%) were male and 37 (37.4%) were female.
Slone as a male name
- Ranked #13,905 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (8 births)
Slone as a female name
- Ranked #17,300 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2018 (8 births)
2020 Census snapshot
The 2020 Census sex table shows Slone on both sides of the split. Of the 229 people counted with this name, 106 were male (46.3%) and 123 were female (53.7%).
Popularity
Slone: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Slone from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 38 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Slone 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 Slone during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Slone
The name Slone is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history and fascinating origins. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Celtic language, where it was derived from the word "slon," meaning "warrior" or "brave one." This name was particularly popular among the Celtic tribes that inhabited the British Isles during the Iron Age, a period spanning from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century CE.
In the early medieval period, the name Slone gained prominence in parts of what is now modern-day Scotland and Ireland. It was often used to honor individuals who displayed exceptional courage and bravery on the battlefield or in times of conflict. The name's association with valor and strength made it a popular choice among the warrior classes of these regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Slone can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. Here, a chieftain named Slone mac Colla is mentioned as leading a revolt against the ruling Uí Néill dynasty in the 7th century CE. This historical reference highlights the name's antiquity and its connection to influential figures of the time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Slone continued to be used across the British Isles, particularly in areas with strong Celtic cultural influences. In the 12th century, a Scottish nobleman named Slone of Argyll was known for his military exploits and his role in the consolidation of the Kingdom of Scotland under King David I.
As time progressed, the name Slone spread to other parts of Europe, carried by Celtic migrants and settlers. In the 16th century, a French poet and playwright named Slone Dufour gained recognition for his works that celebrated the culture and traditions of his native Brittany, a region with strong Celtic roots.
Moving forward in history, notable individuals with the name Slone include Slone O'Malley, an Irish pirate and seafarer who terrorized the waters off the coast of Ireland in the early 17th century, and Slone MacDonald, a Scottish Jacobite soldier who played a significant role in the Jacobite rising of 1745, fighting for the restoration of the Stuart monarchy.
In more recent times, the name Slone has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including Slone Rida, an American artist and activist known for her powerful murals and advocacy for social justice, and Slone Kincaid, a renowned Australian composer and musician whose works have been performed worldwide.
While the name Slone may not be as common as some other monikers, it carries a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance, reflecting the bravery, resilience, and creativity of those who have borne it throughout the centuries.
People
Slone + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Slone 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
Slone: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Slone?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 98 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Slone 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 3,497,493 US residents.
Is Slone a common name?
We classify Slone as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 99 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Slone most popular?
The single biggest year for Slone was 2018, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Slone is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Slone in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 232 people with the name Slone, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,960 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Slone in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Slone?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Slone on both sides of the split. Of the 229 people counted with this name, 106 were male (46.3%) and 123 were female (53.7%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Slone?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Slone is White at 76.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.5%) and Black (5.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Slone most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Slone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.7% (178 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Slone in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Slone a male name?
Yes, 62.6% of people registered as Slone 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.
Is Slone still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Slone in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Slone can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have the name Slone?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Slone, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.