Slate
boy name#2676 in 2025Slate entered the US charts in 1990, peaked at #2355 in 2018, ranks #2676 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1990–2025
#2676
rank today
#2355
peak (2018)
48
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #7027 |
| 2000s | #5267 |
| 2010s | #3222 |
| 2020s | #2881 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Slate has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Slate are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Slate is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Slate in 2025?
- Slate ranks #2676 among US boy names in 2025, with 48 babies given the name.
- When was the name Slate most popular?
- Slate peaked in 2018, reaching #2355 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Slate with classmates?
- Slate will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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