Skylor
Every Skylor since 1981 — 1,494 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skylor
Skylor is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1981, 1,494 American babies have been named Skylor — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1998, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Skylor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skylor 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #13,955 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,225 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,104 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #15,017 | 8 | #9,572 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,190 | 8 | #9,434 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,660 | 12 | #7,113 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,805 | 9 | #8,723 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,499 | 12 | #7,038 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,748 | 12 | #7,082 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,377 | 18 | #5,258 |
| 2014 | 15 | #8,008 | 21 | #4,682 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,226 | 19 | #4,950 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,163 | 25 | #4,111 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,648 | 37 | #3,100 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,162 | 25 | #4,084 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,367 | 25 | #4,144 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,424 | 26 | #4,020 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,464 | 40 | #2,968 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,663 | 38 | #2,974 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,374 | 37 | #2,892 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,728 | 34 | #3,006 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,535 | 47 | #2,303 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,422 | 35 | #2,746 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,280 | 43 | #2,340 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,876 | 45 | #2,218 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,631 | 32 | #2,437 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,956 | 24 | #2,765 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,421 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Skylor in 2025?
Skylor did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Skylor?
1,494 babies have been named Skylor in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skylor most popular?
Skylor peaked in 1998, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Skylor a boy or girl name?
Skylor is used for both: about 29% of babies named Skylor have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Skylor rising or falling?
Skylor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.