Schuyler
A unisex given name transferred from the surname [in turn from Dutch], of 19th century and later usage.
Every Schuyler since 1880 — 5,480 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Schuyler
Schuyler is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,769 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,480 American babies have been named Schuyler — about 76% boys and 24% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1993, when 182 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Schuyler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Schuyler year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,778 | 6 | #11,769 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,357 | 11 | #7,673 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,039 | 12 | #7,224 |
| 2022 | 6 | #15,034 | 9 | #8,867 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,190 | 13 | #6,612 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,514 | 12 | #6,973 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,298 | 17 | #5,522 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,093 | 16 | #5,734 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,496 | 22 | #4,570 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,954 | 25 | #4,180 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,941 | 26 | #4,057 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,252 | 15 | #5,946 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,693 | 24 | #4,158 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,095 | 36 | #3,161 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,805 | 37 | #3,098 |
| 2010 | 18 | #7,165 | 40 | #2,953 |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,067 | 36 | #3,209 |
| 2008 | 27 | #5,409 | 29 | #3,722 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,076 | 34 | #3,294 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,207 | 47 | #2,568 |
| 2005 | 26 | #5,088 | 61 | #2,056 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,682 | 66 | #1,876 |
| 2003 | 44 | #3,341 | 60 | #1,956 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,847 | 64 | #1,811 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,855 | 85 | #1,459 |
| 2000 | 54 | #2,735 | 83 | #1,485 |
| 1995 | 46 | #2,673 | 123 | #1,003 |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,886 | 111 | #1,006 |
| 1985 | 18 | #4,420 | 108 | #876 |
| 1980 | — | — | 41 | #1,517 |
| 1975 | 12 | #5,096 | 25 | #1,936 |
| 1970 | — | — | 21 | #1,980 |
| 1965 | — | — | 15 | #2,158 |
| 1960 | — | — | 24 | #1,686 |
| 1955 | — | — | 19 | #1,841 |
| 1950 | — | — | 22 | #1,607 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,550 |
| 1940 | — | — | 16 | #1,792 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,377 |
| 1930 | — | — | 11 | #2,581 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,724 |
| 1920 | — | — | 18 | #1,952 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,952 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 9 | #960 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #1,137 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #1,040 |
Famous people named Schuyler
- Schuyler Colfax Politician · 1823–1885
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Schuyler mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname [in turn from Dutch], of 19th century and later usage.
How popular is the name Schuyler in 2025?
Schuyler ranked #11,769 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Schuyler?
5,480 babies have been named Schuyler in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Schuyler most popular?
Schuyler peaked in 1993, when 182 newborns received the name.
Is Schuyler a boy or girl name?
Schuyler is used for both: about 24% of babies named Schuyler have been girls and 76% boys.
Is the name Schuyler rising or falling?
Schuyler is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Schuyler?
Well-known people named Schuyler include Schuyler Colfax (politician).