Skye
5 countries#529 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Skye was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
27,165 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #529 · peaked in 2014 with 946 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
16,343 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #89 · peaked in 2007 with 1,148 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
12,973 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #167 · peaked in 2007 with 935 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,111 births recorded 1989–2025 · currently #60 · peaked in 2007 with 198 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
259 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #231 · peaked in 2008 with 20 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
51 births recorded 2008–2022 · currently #3640 · peaked in 2021 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Skye’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #431 | — |
| 2007 | #471 | ↓40 |
| 2008 | #501 | ↓30 |
| 2009 | #490 | ↑11 |
| 2010 | #492 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #475 | ↑17 |
| 2012 | #446 | ↑29 |
| 2013 | #424 | ↑22 |
| 2014 | #367 | ↑57 |
| 2015 | #384 | ↓17 |
| 2016 | #417 | ↓33 |
| 2017 | #422 | ↓5 |
| 2018 | #414 | ↑8 |
| 2019 | #419 | ↓5 |
| 2020 | #465 | ↓46 |
| 2021 | #428 | ↑37 |
| 2022 | #414 | ↑14 |
| 2023 | #445 | ↓31 |
| 2024 | #479 | ↓34 |
| 2025 | #529 | ↓50 |
Frequently asked questions about Skye
Is Skye a popular name?
Yes — Skye currently ranks #529 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Skye more common for boys or girls?
Skye is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Skye most popular?
Skye peaked in 2014 in United States, with 946 recorded births that year.
Is Skye rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Skye’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4908 in 1952 to #529 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Skye?
At least 43,559 babies have been recorded with the name Skye across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Skye popular in more than one country?
Yes — Skye appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Skye?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Skye include Jayla, Romina, Nellie, Phoenix.
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