Slade is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #988 in 2010 with 200 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 246 births ranking #855. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 217.5%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 9,592 boys born was named Slade. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.