Slayton
Pronunciation: [ sl-AYT-uhn ]
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Slayton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 448 babies have been named Slayton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Slayton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #6,731 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,731
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Slayton
Slayton is a boy name .
Slayton is currently ranked #6,731 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Slayton include Sla, Slay, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Sly, Slie, and Slakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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