Masculine dossier · first seen 1990

Slate

Stable Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2018
Peak births
56
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha

Quick answers about Slate

How many people are named Slate?

An estimated 854 living Americans are named Slate.

How rare is Slate?

Slate is very rare among babies today, with 48 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 14.3% from its 2018 peak.

How old is the typical Slate?

The median age of a living American named Slate is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 17 years old.

Is Slate still popular?

Yes. Slate is holding steady, with 48 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.

1990Peak 20182025
peak 2018 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
2018
Decline from peak
14.3%
2025
48
All-time
863