Slade is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1221 in 2012 with 146 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 246 births ranking #855. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 131.7%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 12,991 boys born was named Slade. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.