Skylar
boy name#1529 in 2025Skylar entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #356 in 2000, ranks #1529 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1959–2025
#1529
rank today
#356
peak (2000)
113
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2663 |
| 1960s | #3518 |
| 1970s | #3034 |
| 1980s | #864 |
| 1990s | #410 |
| 2000s | #435 |
| 2010s | #697 |
| 2020s | #1338 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Skylar has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 18,000 people named Skylar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Skylar alive today was born around 2002, making them about 23 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Skylar in 2025?
- Skylar ranks #1529 among US boy names in 2025, with 113 babies given the name.
- When was the name Skylar most popular?
- Skylar peaked in 2000, reaching #356 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Skylar with classmates?
- Skylar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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