Total births
4,166
Unisex name · since 1880
Schuyler
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 4,166 babies named Schuyler, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7267
- among boys today
- 4,166
- born since 1880
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Schuyler is the #7267 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 4,166 recorded since 1880.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Schuyler has been recorded 4,166 times among boys since 1880, currently ranked #7267 nationally and more common than 49% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #7267 among boys today
- 4,166 born since 1880
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Schuyler is currently the #7267 unisex name in America, more common than 49% of boys - 4,166 born since 1880, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7267
- among boys today
- 4,166
- born since 1880
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other boys
Schuyler vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7267
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 49% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Schuyler was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
129 babies were named Schuyler in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Schuyler compares
4,166 Top 14% higher than 86% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Schuyler's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Schuyler | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,166 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 129 | 23 | 22,252 |
Schuyler's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Schuyler's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1880, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 129, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Schuyler at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#7,267
Active since
1880
Schuyler popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 129
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Schuyler popularity over time - girls
1,314 total births recorded since 1948 (Schuyler as girls' name)
Schuyler by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Schuyler's strongest decade.
1,175 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Schuyler births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 25
1880s
25 births
- 1890s 21
1890s
21 births
- 1900s 32
1900s
32 births
- 1910s 111
1910s
111 births
- 1920s 152
1920s
152 births
- 1930s 102
1930s
102 births
- 1940s 161
1940s
161 births
- 1950s 191
1950s
191 births
- 1960s 186
1960s
186 births
- 1970s 247
1970s
247 births
- 1980s
1980s
877 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,175 births
- 2000s
2000s
565 births
- 2010s 258
2010s
258 births
- 2020s 63
2020s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,175 births (28% of all-time use).
How Schuyler compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Schuyler's total volume
Schuyler vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Schuyler by state
Where Schuyler concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 401 | 9.6% |
| #2 | California | | 279 | 6.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 91 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 59 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Washington | | 53 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 49 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 33 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 32 | 0.8% |
New York share of Schuyler's total US births 9.6%
Even split
401 of 4,166 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Schuyler appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Schuyler? ▼
4,166 babies have been named Schuyler since 1880. It currently ranks #7267 among boys. The peak year was 1993 with 129 births.
When was Schuyler most popular? ▼
Schuyler was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,175 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Schuyler most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Schuyler are New York (401 births), California (279 births), Texas (91 births).
Is Schuyler a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Schuyler is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,166 births, and as a girl's name it has 1,314 births.
How long has the name Schuyler been used? ▼
Schuyler has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Schuyler? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Schyler, Schneur, Schneider, Schon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Schuyler's data
- Schuyler's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,175 total births); usage has since declined to 63 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Schuylers (401 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Schuyler
Nearby Names Like Schuyler
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Schuyler
Schyler Boy
772 births
Schneur Boy
#10148 340 births
Schneider Boy
#6021 339 births
Schon Boy
117 births
Schylar Boy
111 births
Compare Schuyler side by side: Schuyler vs Schyler Schuyler vs Schneur Schuyler vs Schneider
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1880–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Schuyler: #7267 Unisex Name - 4,166 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/schuyler. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Schuyler draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.