Maker of slate roofs
An English occupational surname referring to a person who laid slate for roofing. It transitioned from a professional designation to a family name and eventually into a given name, following the trend of using occupational surnames for boys.
Less common today
Slater isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,269 in 2025.
Hall of Fame NBA player
Filipino television personality and actor
Professional ice hockey player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
