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Sladen

♂ Boy

Pronounced SLAY-den /ˈsleɪ.dɛn/Medium

Meaning: Sladen reads as an English surname, likely from Sladden/Slade, 'of the valley; dweller by the low, marshy ground.' As a first name it also fits the modern '-den' pattern, so the exact route is a little uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A valley-rooted name: Sladen reads as a Slade surname, 'of the valley' (said 'SLAY-den'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningSladen reads as an English surname, likely from Sladden/Slade, 'of the valley; dweller by the low, marshy ground.' As a first name it also fits the modern '-den' pattern, so the exact route is a little uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#12106 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200820002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sladen is an English surname likely from Slade, 'of the valley; dweller by low, marshy ground.' As a given name it also rides the modern '-den' trend, so the route is a little uncertain (said 'SLAY-den').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, surname-style, and uncertain.

Did you know? Sladen echoes the old English 'slade' — a low, grassy valley — so as a surname it means 'valley-dweller,' though as a modern name it also fits the -den crowd, its route a little uncertain, which we note (said 'SLAY-den').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Sladen — English surname from Slade, 'of the valley'; routes uncertain

Variations

SladdenSlaydnSlade

Nicknames

SladeDen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sladen mean?

Sladen reads as an English surname from Slade, 'of the valley.' As a modern name its route is a little uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sladen?

It's said SLAY-den /ˈsleɪ.dɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sladen a boy or girl name?

Sladen is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sladen?

Sladen is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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