From the valley of the sloes
Derived from Old English elements 'sla' meaning sloe (a type of wild plum) and 'denu' meaning valley. It was originally a locational surname for someone living in a valley where sloe bushes grew.
About 5 boys were named Sladen in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American baseball player
