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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A fine-grained rock; or an occupational surname for a slater
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- SLAYT
Slate is an English name that comes from the word for a fine-grained rock, and it also works as an occupational surname for a slater. It's pronounced SLAYT (/sleɪt/), a single crisp syllable that's easy to say and hard to mishear.
Meaning & Origin of Slate
Meaning: A fine-grained rock; or an occupational surname for a slater.
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Slate
SLAYTIPA /sleɪt/
Popularity of Slate
Slate peaked at #2381 in 2018, when 56 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #3376 with 35 babies, so it's still in use but remains a rare pick.
Names Like Slate
These names have followed a similar path to Slate in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Slate mean?
A fine-grained rock; or an occupational surname for a slater. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Slate?
Slate is pronounced SLAYT (IPA: /sleɪt/).
Is Slate a popular name right now?
Slate peaked at #2381 in 2018 and is ranked #3376 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1990–2024.)
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