Is Skylar a popular name?

Skylar reached a best rank of #42 in 2015 and has charted in 11 years.

Where does Skylar rank now?

Skylar does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #42 (2015) · ranked in 11 years

Ranked in 11 years, Skylar reached its best position of #42 in 2015.

It held near #87 between 2012 and 2022.

As of the latest count (2025), Skylar has fallen out of the top ranks.

5,295 newborns received the name Skylar in 2015, its peak year.

Skylar was most popular around 2015, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Sophia, Sebastian, Samuel stand out as close matches to Skylar, tracking a similar sound or popularity window. See how their rankings compare below.

Is Skylar a popular name?: Skylar reached a best rank of #42 in 2015 and has charted in 11 years.
Where does Skylar rank now?: Skylar does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Skylar a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Skylar most popular?: Skylar peaked around 2015.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)