Slater Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSLAY-ter / /ˈsleɪtər/English; Irish
Meaning
English: one who slaughters; Irish: from the place of the slater
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Slater is of English origin, derived from the occupational surname for someone who worked with slate. In Ireland, it can also refer to a geographical location. The name has been used as a given name in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has gained popularity in recent decades as a first name for boys.
Trend Summary
Slater has seen a moderate rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Slayter
International Variants
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Famous people named Slater
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Fictional characters named Slater
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Slater was first seen in the United States in 1915. Slater has ranked as high as #1265 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Slater has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Slater (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 17 | |
| TX | 12 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| OK | 6 | |
| TN | 6 | |
| AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 35 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 52 |
| 2000 | 55 |
| 2001 | 58 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 56 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2012 | 47 |
| 2013 | 52 |
| 2014 | 75 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 77 |
| 2018 | 93 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 107 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2023 | 111 |
| 2024 | 114 |