Boy nameCurrently #3,376 in the USSteady
Slate
//ˈsleɪt//
1 syllablePeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Slate's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Slate's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Slate |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 56 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 41 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 35 |
Slate through the decades
- Slate peaked in 2018, when 56 babies were named Slate in the US.
- The 2020s were Slate's strongest decade, averaging 42 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Slate has risen 74% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Slate currently ranks #3,376 in the US and is holding steady.