Slade is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1158 in 2001 with 120 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 246 births ranking #855. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 90.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 16,190 boys born was named Slade. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.