Slayton
- US rank
- #3,379
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,379 in 2025
34 babies were named Slayton in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,320 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1963–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Slayton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 50,251 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Slayton, 34 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Slayton would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySlayton first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearSlayton is at its all-time high right now: #3,379 in 2025.
- Then vs nowSlayton is 6.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 50,251.
- TrendSlayton has climbed 2,320 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,379. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedSlayton is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #765. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Slayton
Slayton is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Slayton for boys from 1963 to 2025, in 35 of those 63 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #3,379 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,379, with 34 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,800,000 boys |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 294,985 boys |
| 2000s | 6.6 | 152,439 boys |
| 2010s | 9.0 | 110,619 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 93,313 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 Slayton
What is the origin of the name Slayton?
Slayton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Slayton a boy or girl name?
Slayton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Slayton?
Slayton ranked #3,379 for US boys in 2025, given to 34 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#3,379).