Slate
Every Slate since 1990 — 863 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Slate
Slate is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,712 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 863 American babies have been named Slate. Its peak came in 2018, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Slate stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Slate year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48 | #2,712 |
| 2024 | 35 | #3,387 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2,726 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,955 |
| 2021 | 45 | #2,813 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,918 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,460 |
| 2018 | 56 | #2,381 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,999 |
| 2016 | 44 | #2,764 |
| 2015 | 34 | #3,355 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,148 |
| 2013 | 37 | #3,049 |
| 2012 | 36 | #3,164 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,334 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,217 |
| 2009 | 28 | #3,812 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,517 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,867 |
| 2006 | 22 | #4,348 |
| 2005 | 17 | #5,007 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,750 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,232 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,675 |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,097 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,857 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,731 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,317 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Slate in 2025?
Slate ranked #2,712 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Slate?
863 babies have been named Slate in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Slate most popular?
Slate peaked in 2018, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Slate a boy or girl name?
Slate is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Slate rising or falling?
Slate is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.