Slate: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A solid and dependable child, smooth and cool.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #2947
- Peak
- #2377 in 2018
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Slate Means
Slate is a boy name of English origin. A solid and dependable child, smooth and cool.
How Popular Slate Is
Slate currently ranks #2947 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2377 in 2018. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Slate
- Slate is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Slate is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Slate
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Slate
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Slate.
Questions About Slate
What does Slate mean?
Slate is a boy name of English origin. A solid and dependable child, smooth and cool.
How popular is Slate?
Slate currently ranks #2947 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2377 in 2018. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Slate come from?
Slate comes from English roots. Slate is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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