Slate

Boy name

Slate has been given to 863 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It peaked in 2018.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

863

Peak year

2018 (56 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1990

10-year trend

▲ +41%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Slate — alternate spellings parents actually use.

6,101 babies since 1946

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Slate.

863 babies since 1920

863 babies since 1970

863 babies since 1985

863 babies since 1991

863 babies since 1995

864 babies since 1972

862 babies since 1986

865 babies since 1973

How popular is the name Slate?

Slate has been given to 863 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Slate peak?

Slate peaked in 2018, when 56 babies were given the name.

Is Slate a girl or boy name?

Slate is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Slate are boys).

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