Sky
Boy name · #1658 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Sky? In official American birth records, Sky has been tracked continuously since 1953, giving it 72 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 101 baby boys were named Sky, placing it at #1658 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1790, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,822 boys born in 2025 was named Sky.
The 72-year story
Sky first appears in the Social Security records in 1953, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2014, when 124 boys were named Sky — good for #1375 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Sky per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Sky against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sky in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Sky is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Sky will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Sky is most common
State-level data for Sky is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Sky
Statistically, parents drawn to Sky tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Lucky, Taj, Samy, Saad, and Ajay.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sky | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | #1654 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1673 |
| 2023 | 105 | #1640 |
| 2022 | 114 | #1559 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1658 |
| 2020 | 96 | #1655 |
| 2019 | 92 | #1713 |
| 2018 | 88 | #1744 |
| 2017 | 91 | #1717 |
| 2016 | 86 | #1774 |
| 2015 | 84 | #1790 |
| 2014 | 124 | #1375 |
| 2013 | 96 | #1605 |
| 2012 | 97 | #1602 |
| 2011 | 77 | #1835 |
| 2010 | 104 | #1543 |
| 2009 | 94 | #1665 |
| 2008 | 83 | #1792 |
| 2007 | 87 | #1721 |
| 2006 | 86 | #1654 |
| 2005 | 91 | #1546 |
| 2004 | 87 | #1530 |
| 2003 | 91 | #1438 |
| 2002 | 83 | #1505 |
| 2001 | 86 | #1441 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Sky?
In official American birth records, the name Sky first appeared in 1953 (over 72 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 72 years.
Is Sky a popular boy name?
Sky ranked #1658 among boys in 2025 with 101 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1790.
When was the name Sky most popular?
Sky peaked in 2014, when 124 American boys received the name (ranked #1375 that year). Since 2014 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Sky?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,822 newborn American boys was named Sky. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.