Skylar
Every Skylar since 1959 — 105,716 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skylar
Skylar is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #167 in 2025 with 1,818 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 105,716 American babies have been named Skylar — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2015, when 5,653 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 Skylar stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skylar 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 | 1,818 | #167 | 113 | #1,537 |
| 2024 | 2,195 | #134 | 113 | #1,554 |
| 2023 | 2,538 | #107 | 150 | #1,285 |
| 2022 | 2,894 | #87 | 159 | #1,243 |
| 2021 | 3,346 | #74 | 154 | #1,243 |
| 2020 | 3,645 | #64 | 162 | #1,193 |
| 2019 | 4,054 | #56 | 213 | #992 |
| 2018 | 4,411 | #49 | 233 | #920 |
| 2017 | 4,736 | #48 | 282 | #808 |
| 2016 | 5,137 | #42 | 321 | #759 |
| 2015 | 5,295 | #42 | 358 | #704 |
| 2014 | 4,779 | #48 | 414 | #635 |
| 2013 | 3,790 | #73 | 490 | #543 |
| 2012 | 3,349 | #87 | 457 | #567 |
| 2011 | 2,162 | #145 | 481 | #527 |
| 2010 | 1,723 | #180 | 493 | #525 |
| 2009 | 1,776 | #184 | 547 | #498 |
| 2008 | 1,750 | #192 | 532 | #512 |
| 2007 | 2,060 | #171 | 564 | #477 |
| 2006 | 2,352 | #145 | 632 | #435 |
| 2005 | 2,241 | #154 | 563 | #453 |
| 2004 | 2,176 | #154 | 537 | #470 |
| 2003 | 2,305 | #144 | 632 | #408 |
| 2002 | 2,391 | #141 | 680 | #383 |
| 2001 | 2,344 | #141 | 734 | #361 |
| 2000 | 2,503 | #135 | 748 | #356 |
| 1995 | 685 | #386 | 561 | #408 |
| 1990 | 419 | #561 | 448 | #466 |
| 1985 | 30 | #3,074 | 175 | #671 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,266 | 26 | #2,104 |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,049 | 10 | #3,628 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,791 |
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Famous people named Skylar
- Skylar Grey Singer · b. 1986
- Skylar Astin Actor · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Skylar in 2025?
Skylar ranked #167 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,818 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skylar?
105,716 babies have been named Skylar in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skylar most popular?
Skylar peaked in 2015, when 5,653 newborns received the name.
Is Skylar a boy or girl name?
Skylar is used for both: about 83% of babies named Skylar have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Skylar rising or falling?
Skylar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Skylar?
Well-known people named Skylar include Skylar Grey (singer), Skylar Astin (actor).