Slade is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1168 in 2006 with 145 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 246 births ranking #855. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 130.2%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 14,173 boys born was named Slade. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.