Slater

At a Glance: Name: Slater – Meaning: one who works with slate; roofer – Origin: Middle English (occupational surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: SLAY-ter

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Slater is a Middle English occupational surname, historically given to someone who worked with slate, like a roofer. It's a name with a clear, grounded origin story rather than an abstract meaning. If you're drawn to names tied to a real trade, this one has that history built in.

Meaning & Origin of Slater

Meaning: One who works with slate; roofer.

Origin: Middle English (occupational surname).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Slater

Phonetic: SLAY-ter   IPA: /ˈsleɪtər/

Popularity of Slater

Slater hit its peak popularity in 2022 at rank #1432 with 128 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to rank #1540 with 114.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Slater mean?

One who works with slate; roofer. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Slater)

How do you pronounce Slater?

Slater is pronounced SLAY-ter (IPA: /ˈsleɪtər/).

Is Slater a popular name right now?

Slater is near its all-time peak (#1432 in 2022), ranked #1540 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1915–2024.)

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