Skylar
Peaked at #42 nationally in 2015, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1959, Skylar has been recorded 82% of the time for girls and 18% of the time for boys.
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Skylar — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#42
in 2015
Current rank
#134
in 2024
Years tracked
51
1974–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1974, Skylar reached its peak popularity for girls in 2015, ranking #42 nationally with 5,294 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #48 (2014) to #134 (2024) — a 64% drop.
As of 2024, Skylar ranks #134 nationally for girls, with 2,186 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #134 | 2,186 |
| 2023 | #107 | 2,537 |
| 2022 | #87 | 2,892 |
| 2021 | #74 | 3,346 |
| 2020 | #64 | 3,640 |
| 2019 | #56 | 4,049 |
| 2018 | #49 | 4,407 |
| 2017 | #48 | 4,736 |
Skylar — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#356
in 2000
Current rank
#1550
in 2024
Years tracked
60
1959–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1959, Skylar reached its peak popularity for boys in 2000, ranking #356 nationally with 748 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #634 (2014) to #1550 (2024) — a 59% drop.
As of 2024, Skylar ranks #1550 nationally for boys, with 113 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,550 | 113 |
| 2023 | #1,285 | 149 |
| 2022 | #1,243 | 159 |
| 2021 | #1,250 | 153 |
| 2020 | #1,192 | 162 |
| 2019 | #992 | 213 |
| 2018 | #921 | 232 |
| 2017 | #808 | 282 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Skylar most popular?
Skylar was most popular in 2015, when it ranked #42 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Skylar becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Skylar?
At least 103,743 babies have been recorded with the name Skylar in the US since 1959, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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