Slayton
Every Slayton since 1963 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Slayton
Slayton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,437 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 482 American babies have been named Slayton. Its peak came in 2025, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Slayton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Slayton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #3,437 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,779 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,846 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,110 |
| 2021 | 21 | #4,758 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,937 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,784 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,284 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,472 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,597 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,264 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,958 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,880 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,833 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,908 |
| 2010 | 19 | #5,012 |
| 2009 | 27 | #3,900 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,352 |
| 2007 | 12 | #7,015 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,743 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,164 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,458 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,502 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,878 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,381 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,174 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,890 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Slayton in 2025?
Slayton ranked #3,437 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Slayton?
482 babies have been named Slayton in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Slayton most popular?
Slayton peaked in 2025, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Slayton a boy or girl name?
Slayton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Slayton rising or falling?
Slayton is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.