Slayde is a unique, unisex given name of recent coinage, first appearing in the late 20th century. It is believed to have been inspired by the word 'slay', meaning to defeat or kill, likely drawn from fantasy literature or gaming culture. The name Slayde has no consistent historical or cultural significance and does not appear to be derived from any particular language or mythology. Instead, it seems to be a purely modern creation, perhaps intended as a powerful or dynamic-sounding moniker.
"Slayde experienced a significant increase in popularity between 1999 and 2007, peaking at 19 births in 2007. Afterward, the name's popularity fluctuated but generally declined until 2018 when it had its second peak with 21 births. Since then, the number of Slaydes born annually has remained between 6 and 15, with a total of 324 births recorded over the given period."