Total births
9,743
Unisex name · since 1958
Sky
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 9,743 babies named Sky, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #826
- among girls today
- 9,743
- born since 1958
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other girls
Sky currently ranks #826 among unisex names in America, with 9,743 babies recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Sky recorded 9,743 times among girls since 1958, holding rank #826 nationally today, ahead of 95% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #826 among girls today
- 9,743 born since 1958
- 2010s peak decade
- 95% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sky is currently the #826 unisex name in America, more common than 95% of girls - 9,743 born since 1958, peaking in the 2010s.
- #826
- among girls today
- 9,743
- born since 1958
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other girls
Sky vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#826
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 95% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Sky was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
405 babies were named Sky in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Sky compares
9,743 Top 9% higher than 91% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Sky's all-time total is 26x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sky | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 9,743 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 405 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sky's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 86% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 14%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 405, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sky at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2021
Current rank
#826
Active since
1958
Sky popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 405
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Sky popularity over time - boys
4,205 total births recorded since 1953 (Sky as boys' name)
Sky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sky's strongest decade.
3,232 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Sky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 208
1970s
208 births
- 1980s 367
1980s
367 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,337 births
- 2000s
2000s
2,491 births
- 2010s
2010s
3,232 births
- 2020s
2020s
2,103 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 3,232 births (33% of all-time use).
How Sky compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sky's total volume
Sky vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sky by state
Where Sky concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,436 | 14.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 973 | 10.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 743 | 7.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 726 | 7.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 338 | 3.5% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 278 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 274 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 247 | 2.5% |
California share of Sky's total US births 14.7%
Even split
1,436 of 9,743 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 39 reporting states.
Sky appears in 39 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sky? ▼
Sky has been given to 9,743 babies in the U.S. since 1958, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #826 as of the latest data. 405 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Sky most popular? ▼
Sky was most popular in the 2010s decade with 3,232 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Sky most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sky are California (1,436 births), Texas (973 births), Florida (743 births).
Is Sky a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sky is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 9,743 births, and as a boy's name it has 4,205 births.
How long has the name Sky been used? ▼
Records for Sky go back to 1958, giving 68 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sky? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Skylar, Skyler, Skye, Skyla, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sky's data
- Sky's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (3,232 total births) through the 2020s (2,103) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Skys (1,436 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Sky
Nearby Names Like Sky
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sky
Skylar Girl
#134 87,442 births
Skyler Girl
#660 27,698 births
Skye Girl
#479 24,262 births
Skyla Girl
#851 14,344 births
Skylynn Girl
#1717 3,339 births
Compare Sky side by side: Sky vs Skylar Sky vs Skyler Sky vs Skye
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sky
Soleil #825
5,130 births · Peak 2025
Zaria #827
11,277 births · Peak 2000
Kylee #824
50,337 births · Peak 2008
Neriah #828
3,651 births · Peak 2025
Luella #823
32,605 births · Peak 1918
Cynthia #829
711,453 births · Peak 1957
Marjorie #822
274,017 births · Peak 1921
Judith #830
454,714 births · Peak 1943
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, 1958–2025 (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. "Sky: #826 Unisex Name - 9,743 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sky. 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 Sky 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.