Slayer
Pronunciation: [ sl-AY-er ]
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Slayer first appeared in US Social Security records in 2017.
Over 6 babies have been named Slayer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Slayer is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #24,739 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #24,739
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Slayer
Slayer is a boy name .
Slayer is currently ranked #24,739 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Slayer include Sla, Slay, Sly, Slie, and Slakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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