The name Sloan is of Irish origin and means "raider" or "raider". It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "sluagh", which means "hostile band" or "army". The name was traditionally given to boys, but it has also become popular as a girls' name in recent years.
The surname Sloan is thought to have originated in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is believed that the name was brought to Scotland by Irish settlers who moved there during the 17th century. Today, Sloan is more commonly found as a surname than a given name, with many people of Irish descent bearing this name.
In literature and popular culture, Sloan has been used as a character name in several works. For example, Sloan is the last name of the main character in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. It also appears as a given name in several other books and movies.
The name Sloan experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over time. It started with a low of 6 births in the first year recorded (1953), then gradually increased until it peaked at 530 births in 2021, totaling 7691 births over this period. There was a notable decline from 433 births in 2020 to 421 births in 2023.