Slater
How to say it: SLAY-tur · /ˈsleɪtər/
From English occupational surname for a slate-roofer - rugged surname-first-name.
Slater was the 1,115th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 155 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #886 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,115 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 155 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,389 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #886 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum has carried Slater upward lately, with the 2020s becoming its peak. It stays at peak strength and promises more growth.
What goes with it
Crisp and breathy with a sturdy tread, Slater feels strong. Sawyer shares its rugged style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Slater is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Slater
- Slater Martin (1925–2012)American basketball player and coach
- Slater Koekkoek (born 1994)Canadian ice hockey defenceman
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- A.C. Slater is a lead character of 90s sitcom Saved by the Bell (reprised 2020).
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