How Many People Are Named Slayton?
Complete statistics for the name Slayton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Slayton is a very rare name for boys, with only 441 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 747,667 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 90% of those named Slayton being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 448 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Slayton Through the Generations
Slayton emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 27 births. Today, the name remains stable, with most people named Slayton being young adults. Of the 441 estimated to be alive today, 405 are under 30, 38 are between 30 and 60, and only 5 are over 60, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Slayton's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Slayton
How Many People Have the Name Slayton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,517 people in the United States currently share the name Slayton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,859 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Slayton a Common or Rare Name?
Slayton is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Slayton Mean?
Slayton means "English occupational surname (one who slays)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Slayton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Slayton Most Popular?
The name Slayton reached peak popularity in 2009, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Slayton?
Approximately 6,517 people named Slayton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,517. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,859 Americans.
Is Slayton a rare name?
Slayton is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,859 Americans has this name.
What does the name Slayton mean?
Slayton means "English occupational surname (one who slays)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Slayton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Slayton are male and 0% are female.
When was Slayton most popular?
Slayton peaked in 2009 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.