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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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 |
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CA | 17 | |
TX | 12 | |
FL | 6 | |
OK | 6 | |
TN | 6 | |
AZ | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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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 |