Slate
Slate is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Fine-grained rock or slate tile.
Origin and history
Slate is an English vocabulary name derived from the fine-grained metamorphic rock. Historically used as an English surname, it has emerged as a modern given name in the United States. It offers a rugged, nature-inspired sound similar to names like Flint or Stone.
Popularity in the United States
863 babies in the United States have been named Slate since 1880. It ranks #3814 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1667.
States where it is most popular
- TX (72.3 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
- MO (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 379 |
| 2020-2029 | 260 |
Fun facts
- Slate belongs to the modern trend of choosing rugged, earth-based rock and mineral names for boys.
- Before its adoption as a first name, Slate served as an English occupational surname for a slater or roof tiler.