Slater
Meaningroof slater · English
- US rank
- #1,267
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,267 in 2025
155 babies were named Slater in the US in 2025. It has climbed 548 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Slater you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,025 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Slater, 155 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Slater would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySlater first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearSlater is at its all-time high right now: #1,267 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSlater is 3.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 35,714 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 11,025.
- TrendSlater has climbed 548 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,267. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSlater is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #471, followed by Oregon (#604) and Arizona (#927). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningIn English, Slater means “roof slater”.
About the name Slater
Slater is a boy name of English origin meaning “roof slater”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Slater for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 59 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,267 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,267, with 155 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.1 | 196,850 boys |
| 1920s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 1930s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,234,568 boys |
| 1970s | 1.8 | 568,182 boys |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 625,000 boys |
| 1990s | 20 | 50,302 boys |
| 2000s | 27 | 37,216 boys |
| 2010s | 33 | 30,084 boys |
| 2020s | 67 | 14,859 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 Slater
What does the name Slater mean?
Slater means “roof slater” in English.
What is the origin of the name Slater?
Slater has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Slater a boy or girl name?
Slater is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Slater?
Slater ranked #1,267 for US boys in 2025, given to 155 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,267).