Skylar
5 countries#167 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Skylar was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
105,716 births recorded 1959–2025 · currently #167 · peaked in 2015 with 5,653 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,340 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #297 · peaked in 2018 with 377 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,981 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #159 · peaked in 2018 with 345 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
288 births recorded 2011–2025 · currently #284 · peaked in 2022 with 36 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
71 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #334 · peaked in 2018 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
16 births recorded 1995–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Skylar’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #145 | — |
| 2007 | #171 | ↓26 |
| 2008 | #192 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #184 | ↑8 |
| 2010 | #180 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #145 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #87 | ↑58 |
| 2013 | #73 | ↑14 |
| 2014 | #48 | ↑25 |
| 2015 | #42 | ↑6 |
| 2016 | #42 | — |
| 2017 | #48 | ↓6 |
| 2018 | #49 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #56 | ↓7 |
| 2020 | #64 | ↓8 |
| 2021 | #74 | ↓10 |
| 2022 | #87 | ↓13 |
| 2023 | #107 | ↓20 |
| 2024 | #134 | ↓27 |
| 2025 | #167 | ↓33 |
Frequently asked questions about Skylar
Is Skylar a popular name?
Yes — Skylar currently ranks #167 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Skylar more common for boys or girls?
Skylar is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Skylar most popular?
Skylar peaked in 2015 in United States, with 5,653 recorded births that year.
Is Skylar rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Skylar’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7680 in 1974 to #167 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Skylar?
At least 109,072 babies have been recorded with the name Skylar across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Skylar popular in more than one country?
Yes — Skylar appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Skylar?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Skylar include Nevaeh, Isabelle, Ailani, Blair.
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