How popular is the name Skylar in 2025?

Skylar ranks #167 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,818 babies given the name.

When was the name Skylar most popular?

Skylar peaked in 2015, reaching #42 among US girl names.

Skylar will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name#167 in 2025

Skylar entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #42 in 2015, ranks #167 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.

#167

rank today

#42

peak (2015)

1,818

babies in 2025

falling

a name gently stepping back from its peak

Over the last decade, Skylar has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.

About 86,500 people named Skylar are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Skylar is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Skylar in 2025?: Skylar ranks #167 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,818 babies given the name.
When was the name Skylar most popular?: Skylar peaked in 2015, reaching #42 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Skylar with classmates?: Skylar will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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