Occupational name for a roofer or tiler
Derived from the Middle English word 'sleite', this name originally denoted a person who worked with slate, specifically a roofer. It is a modern spelling variation of the traditional English surname Slater. While historically a surname, it has gained some traction as a contemporary given name in the United States.
Less common today
Slayter isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,981 in 2025.
American rapper from New York City
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
