Skyler
Pronunciation spelling of Schuyler used since the 1980s.
Every Skyler since 1954 — 69,539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skyler
Skyler is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #783 in 2025 with 325 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 69,539 American babies have been named Skyler — about 60% boys and 40% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 2,756 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Skyler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skyler 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 | 422 | #671 | 325 | #783 |
| 2024 | 445 | #660 | 335 | #760 |
| 2023 | 479 | #623 | 366 | #729 |
| 2022 | 570 | #542 | 407 | #672 |
| 2021 | 554 | #553 | 387 | #687 |
| 2020 | 667 | #463 | 493 | #568 |
| 2019 | 715 | #439 | 567 | #506 |
| 2018 | 770 | #403 | 603 | #486 |
| 2017 | 817 | #382 | 656 | #463 |
| 2016 | 915 | #359 | 771 | #414 |
| 2015 | 1,126 | #283 | 914 | #360 |
| 2014 | 1,084 | #300 | 924 | #351 |
| 2013 | 874 | #362 | 1,125 | #306 |
| 2012 | 839 | #372 | 1,230 | #288 |
| 2011 | 656 | #456 | 1,223 | #288 |
| 2010 | 639 | #474 | 1,320 | #262 |
| 2009 | 760 | #422 | 1,336 | #260 |
| 2008 | 765 | #423 | 1,312 | #264 |
| 2007 | 875 | #375 | 1,266 | #271 |
| 2006 | 1,037 | #316 | 1,281 | #270 |
| 2005 | 1,019 | #316 | 1,403 | #240 |
| 2004 | 1,033 | #310 | 1,424 | #234 |
| 2003 | 1,132 | #276 | 1,486 | #231 |
| 2002 | 1,162 | #270 | 1,558 | #222 |
| 2001 | 1,147 | #276 | 1,508 | #229 |
| 2000 | 1,284 | #250 | 1,472 | #231 |
| 1995 | 441 | #539 | 1,335 | #223 |
| 1990 | 283 | #737 | 847 | #301 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,264 | 393 | #431 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,502 | 79 | #1,021 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,357 | 26 | #1,878 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,178 |
| 1965 | — | — | 9 | #2,957 |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,618 |
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Famous people named Skyler
- Skyler Samuels Actor · b. 1994
- Skyler Gisondo Actor · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skyler mean?
Pronunciation spelling of Schuyler used since the 1980s.
How popular is the name Skyler in 2025?
Skyler ranked #783 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 325 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skyler?
69,539 babies have been named Skyler in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skyler most popular?
Skyler peaked in 2000, when 2,756 newborns received the name.
Is Skyler a boy or girl name?
Skyler is used for both: about 40% of babies named Skyler have been girls and 60% boys.
Is the name Skyler rising or falling?
Skyler is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Skyler?
Well-known people named Skyler include Skyler Samuels (actor), Skyler Gisondo (actor).