Sky
Every Sky since 1953 — 13,948 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sky
Sky is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #949 in 2025 with 272 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 13,948 American babies have been named Sky — about 70% girls and 30% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 510 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 Sky stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sky 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 | 272 | #949 | 101 | #1,661 |
| 2024 | 333 | #826 | 100 | #1,683 |
| 2023 | 360 | #786 | 105 | #1,648 |
| 2022 | 396 | #737 | 114 | #1,564 |
| 2021 | 405 | #712 | 100 | #1,665 |
| 2020 | 337 | #806 | 96 | #1,670 |
| 2019 | 337 | #810 | 92 | #1,722 |
| 2018 | 315 | #863 | 88 | #1,758 |
| 2017 | 335 | #817 | 91 | #1,724 |
| 2016 | 366 | #776 | 86 | #1,783 |
| 2015 | 367 | #774 | 84 | #1,802 |
| 2014 | 386 | #726 | 124 | #1,383 |
| 2013 | 296 | #873 | 96 | #1,612 |
| 2012 | 314 | #851 | 97 | #1,614 |
| 2011 | 264 | #974 | 77 | #1,846 |
| 2010 | 252 | #999 | 104 | #1,549 |
| 2009 | 253 | #1,031 | 94 | #1,685 |
| 2008 | 266 | #997 | 83 | #1,800 |
| 2007 | 272 | #987 | 87 | #1,726 |
| 2006 | 251 | #1,023 | 86 | #1,664 |
| 2005 | 262 | #946 | 91 | #1,550 |
| 2004 | 226 | #1,033 | 87 | #1,541 |
| 2003 | 273 | #884 | 91 | #1,449 |
| 2002 | 252 | #893 | 83 | #1,513 |
| 2001 | 222 | #972 | 86 | #1,449 |
| 2000 | 214 | #993 | 75 | #1,583 |
| 1995 | 128 | #1,305 | 74 | #1,378 |
| 1990 | 92 | #1,631 | 55 | #1,546 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,322 | 49 | #1,411 |
| 1980 | 30 | #2,989 | 53 | #1,290 |
| 1975 | 25 | #2,952 | 61 | #1,080 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,859 | 19 | #2,113 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,359 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,523 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,324 |
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Famous people named Sky
- Sky Ferreira Singer · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sky in 2025?
Sky ranked #949 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 272 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sky?
13,948 babies have been named Sky in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sky most popular?
Sky peaked in 2014, when 510 newborns received the name.
Is Sky a boy or girl name?
Sky is used for both: about 70% of babies named Sky have been girls and 30% boys.
Is the name Sky rising or falling?
Sky has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Sky?
Well-known people named Sky include Sky Ferreira (singer).