Slayter
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,857 in 2025
20 babies were named Slayter in the US in 2025. It has climbed 7,165 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Slayter you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Slayter, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Slayter would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySlayter first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
- Best yearSlayter is at its all-time high right now: #4,857 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSlayter is 4.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 85,470.
- TrendSlayter has climbed 7,165 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Slayter
Slayter is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ter”. US birth records list Slayter for boys from 1999 to 2025, in 20 of those 27 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #4,857 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 917,431 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 236,967 boys |
| 2020s | 8.2 | 121,951 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 Slayter
What is the origin of the name Slayter?
Slayter has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Slayter a boy or girl name?
Slayter is a boy name.
How popular is the name Slayter?
Slayter ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#4,857).