Skye
Every Skye since 1952 — 27,165 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skye
Skye is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #532 in 2025 with 569 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 27,165 American babies have been named Skye — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 946 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 Skye stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skye 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 | 569 | #532 | 59 | #2,357 |
| 2024 | 644 | #480 | 63 | #2,285 |
| 2023 | 687 | #447 | 69 | #2,122 |
| 2022 | 760 | #416 | 65 | #2,236 |
| 2021 | 737 | #428 | 67 | #2,152 |
| 2020 | 664 | #466 | 50 | #2,580 |
| 2019 | 753 | #419 | 58 | #2,359 |
| 2018 | 748 | #414 | 46 | #2,702 |
| 2017 | 752 | #423 | 59 | #2,264 |
| 2016 | 797 | #417 | 71 | #2,024 |
| 2015 | 856 | #384 | 59 | #2,271 |
| 2014 | 887 | #368 | 59 | #2,271 |
| 2013 | 718 | #425 | 55 | #2,328 |
| 2012 | 703 | #446 | 57 | #2,288 |
| 2011 | 624 | #476 | 56 | #2,313 |
| 2010 | 615 | #492 | 85 | #1,766 |
| 2009 | 627 | #491 | 74 | #1,938 |
| 2008 | 623 | #501 | 63 | #2,156 |
| 2007 | 681 | #471 | 71 | #1,993 |
| 2006 | 740 | #431 | 63 | #2,098 |
| 2005 | 734 | #422 | 77 | #1,737 |
| 2004 | 760 | #400 | 46 | #2,448 |
| 2003 | 727 | #415 | 66 | #1,813 |
| 2002 | 648 | #446 | 50 | #2,147 |
| 2001 | 602 | #461 | 56 | #1,951 |
| 2000 | 566 | #480 | 86 | #1,447 |
| 1995 | 349 | #628 | 77 | #1,349 |
| 1990 | 308 | #689 | 51 | #1,634 |
| 1985 | 100 | #1,331 | 24 | #2,286 |
| 1980 | 103 | #1,266 | 38 | #1,589 |
| 1975 | 70 | #1,476 | 26 | #1,877 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,225 | 5 | #5,341 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,381 | — | — |
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Famous people named Skye
- Skye McCole Bartusiak Actor · 1992–2014
- Skye Sweetnam Musician · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Skye in 2025?
Skye ranked #532 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 569 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skye?
27,165 babies have been named Skye in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skye most popular?
Skye peaked in 2014, when 946 newborns received the name.
Is Skye a boy or girl name?
Skye is used for both: about 89% of babies named Skye have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Skye rising or falling?
Skye is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Skye?
Well-known people named Skye include Skye McCole Bartusiak (actor), Skye Sweetnam (musician).