Slate
Meaningslate · English
- US rank
- #2,676
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,355 in 2018
48 babies were named Slate in the US in 2025. It has climbed 210 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1990–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Slate you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,587 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Slate, 48 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Slate would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySlate first shows up in US birth records in 1990, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 35 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #2,355.
- Then vs nowSlate is 4.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 35,587.
- TrendSlate has climbed 210 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,676. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Slate means “slate”.
About the name Slate
Slate is a boy name of English origin meaning “slate”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-ate”. US birth records list Slate for boys from 1990 to 2025, in 34 of those 36 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #2,355 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,676, with 48 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.0 | 327,869 boys |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 121,359 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 49,310 boys |
| 2020s | 25 | 39,841 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Slate
What does the name Slate mean?
Slate means “slate” in English.
What is the origin of the name Slate?
Slate has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Slate a boy or girl name?
Slate is a boy name.
How popular is the name Slate?
Slate ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#2,355).