Skylar
Skylar is a Dutch-origin name meaning 'scholar' or 'sheltering', derived from the surname Schuyler. It has a modern, nature-inspired feel due to its association with the word 'sky', giving it an airy, free-spirited quality.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,647. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,162
- 2012: 3,349
- 2013: 3,790
- 2014: 4,779
- 2015: 5,295
- 2016: 5,137
- 2017: 4,736
- 2018: 4,411
- 2019: 4,054
- 2020: 3,645
- 2021: 3,346
- 2022: 2,894
- 2023: 2,538
- 2024: 2,195
- 2025: 1,818
- 2026 (projected): 1,647
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Skyler, Schuyler)
- •Originally a unisex name, now used for both boys and girls
- •Easy to pronounce and spell in most English-speaking countries
- •Has grown significantly in popularity since the 1990s
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Famous People
Skylar Grey
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Skylar Astin
Actor
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Professional basketball player
Skylar Stecker
Singer and actress
Statistics
87,442
Total births since 1880
2015
Peak year
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