Holding steady.
Popularity of Slaton since 1994
Babies named Slaton per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Slaton is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1994, making it a relatively recent addition to the American name pool. The name reached its peak usage in 2009, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has remained stable, indicating a consistent but infrequent level of adoption. Slaton likely originated as a surname, and its use as a first name fits the trend of using surname-style names for boys, similar to Clayton or Colton. The name has not seen widespread popularity and is not associated with any specific region or top states.
Slaton is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1994. It is most likely derived from the English surname Slaton, which originated as a habitational name from a place meaning 'slope farm' or 'muddy farm' from Old English slæd (valley) or slǣd (mud) + tūn (enclosure). The name has seen occasional use as a first name, possibly inspired by its surname style and similarity to names like Clayton and Colton.
Sibling names for Slaton
Names that share Slaton's style, for a brother or sister.
