Skyler Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
61% Masculine / 39% Feminine
Meaning:
A unisex name derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'scholarship'.
Meaning of the Name Skyler
Skyler is a unisex name that originated in the United States. It is derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler, which means 'scholar' or 'scholarship'. The name is often associated with the sky or heaven due to its similarity to the word 'sky'. Skyler has become popular in recent years and is often seen as a modern and trendy choice for both boys and girls.
Popularity of the Name Skyler
The popularity for the name Skyler peaked in popularity in the year 2002 with 1,558 births, which ranked number 434 out of 28,287 unique names for that year. Skyler had the most female births in 2000 with 1,284, which ranked number 250 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2002 with 1,558, which ranked number 222 out of 12,487 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Skyler has declined sharply over the last ten years from 2,068 births to 973 births, a decline of -52.95%. Among males, Skyler has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,229 births to 405 births, a decline of -67.05%. Among females, Skyler has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 839 births to 568 births, a decline of -32.30%.
Nationwide Popularity of Skyler
- 20 Year Trend of Skyler: -64.23%
- 10 Year Trend of Skyler: -52.95%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Skyler: -67.05%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Skyler: -32.30%
Popularity of Skyler by State
For males, Skyler was most popular in Western states with 131 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 67 male births. Among females, Skyler was most popular in Southeastern states with 175 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 52 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Skyler. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 7 | 616 | 15 | 326 |
| AZ | 6 | 816 | 9 | 688 |
| CA | 67 | 480 | 52 | 658 |
| CO | 9 | 547 | 9 | 571 |
| CT | 5 | 507 | 10 | 310 |
| FL | 20 | 721 | 47 | 411 |
| GA | 9 | 923 | 24 | 451 |
| HI | 8 | 137 | < 5 | N/A |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| IL | 8 | 953 | 15 | 661 |
| IN | 7 | 769 | 22 | 323 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| KY | 7 | 533 | 6 | 628 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 665 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 430 |
| MI | 14 | 554 | 15 | 552 |
| MN | 5 | 826 | 12 | 437 |
| MO | 10 | 529 | 9 | 601 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 356 |
| NC | 11 | 761 | 29 | 366 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 407 |
| NJ | 8 | 741 | 25 | 327 |
| NM | 5 | 340 | < 5 | N/A |
| NV | 10 | 312 | 5 | 502 |
| NY | 31 | 502 | 30 | 564 |
| OH | 12 | 698 | 22 | 484 |
| OK | 6 | 589 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 13 | 306 | 8 | 407 |
| PA | 10 | 764 | 17 | 599 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 550 |
| TN | 12 | 565 | 15 | 495 |
| TX | 25 | 940 | 48 | 677 |
| UT | 13 | 350 | 8 | 468 |
| VA | 7 | 848 | 18 | 447 |
| WA | 11 | 605 | 6 | 931 |
| WI | 6 | 674 | 5 | 809 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Skyler
- Total Births of Skyler: 902 (-7.26%)
- Male Births of Skyler: 362 (-10.51%)
- Female Births of Skyler: 546 (-3.83%)
Given the downward trend of Skyler over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.26% decrease in total births, for a total of 902 births in 2024. Male births for Skyler have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 362 male births in 2024, a decrease of -10.51%. For Females, births for Skyler have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 546 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.83%.