Unisex name · peaked 2016

Skilar

Every Skilar since 1990 — 465 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#10,803
among girls
Babies in 2025
9
named Skilar
Peak year
2016
31 babies
All-time total
465
since 1990

The story of Skilar

Skilar is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,803 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1990, 465 American babies have been named Skilar — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.

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 Skilar stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Skilar 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 #10,803
2024 6 #15,030
2023 10 #10,224
2022 12 #8,981
2021 8 #12,059
2020 12 #8,890
2019 17 #6,983
2018 20 #6,208
2017 19 #6,506
2016 31 #4,618
2015 26 #5,275
2014 23 #5,774
2013 23 #5,809
2012 25 #5,539
2011 7 #14,649 7 #10,610
2010 11 #10,377
2009 14 #8,827
2008 11 #10,703 10 #8,217
2007 10 #11,520 10 #8,076
2006 12 #9,833
2005 11 #10,026 7 #9,991
2004 11 #9,812
2003 15 #7,534
2002 7 #13,428
2001 19 #6,039 5 #12,058
2000 8 #11,648 5 #11,881
1995
1990 5 #14,955
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Skilar in 2025?

Skilar ranked #10,803 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Skilar?

465 babies have been named Skilar in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Skilar most popular?

Skilar peaked in 2016, when 31 newborns received the name.

Is Skilar a boy or girl name?

Skilar is used for both: about 89% of babies named Skilar have been girls and 11% boys.

Is the name Skilar rising or falling?

Skilar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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