Skyler
Boy name · #784 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Skyler? In official American birth records, Skyler has been tracked continuously since 1954, giving it 71 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 325 baby boys were named Skyler, placing it at #784 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #360, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,538 boys born in 2025 was named Skyler.
Babies named Skyler per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 71-year story
Skyler first appears in the Social Security records in 1954, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2002, when 1,558 boys were named Skyler — good for #222 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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Skyler against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Skyler in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Skyler is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Skyler will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Skyler is most common
Geography matters for names, and Skyler is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Skyler is most common in CA (0.4 per 1,000), AZ (0.3 per 1,000), WA (0.3 per 1,000), NY (0.3 per 1,000), NC (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Skyler is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Skyler
Statistically, parents drawn to Skyler tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Chandler, Conner, Skylar, Tanner, and Sameer.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Skyler | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 325 | #783 |
| 2024 | 335 | #759 |
| 2023 | 366 | #727 |
| 2022 | 407 | #670 |
| 2021 | 387 | #686 |
| 2020 | 493 | #568 |
| 2019 | 567 | #505 |
| 2018 | 603 | #486 |
| 2017 | 656 | #463 |
| 2016 | 771 | #414 |
| 2015 | 914 | #360 |
| 2014 | 924 | #351 |
| 2013 | 1,125 | #306 |
| 2012 | 1,230 | #288 |
| 2011 | 1,223 | #288 |
| 2010 | 1,320 | #262 |
| 2009 | 1,336 | #260 |
| 2008 | 1,312 | #264 |
| 2007 | 1,266 | #271 |
| 2006 | 1,281 | #270 |
| 2005 | 1,403 | #240 |
| 2004 | 1,424 | #234 |
| 2003 | 1,486 | #231 |
| 2002 | 1,558 | #222 |
| 2001 | 1,508 | #229 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Skyler?
In official American birth records, the name Skyler first appeared in 1954 (over 71 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 71 years.
Is Skyler a popular boy name?
Skyler ranked #784 among boys in 2025 with 325 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #360.
When was the name Skyler most popular?
Skyler peaked in 2002, when 1,558 American boys received the name (ranked #222 that year). Since 2002 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Skyler?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,538 newborn American boys was named Skyler. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.