Total births
24,262
Unisex name · since 1952
Skye
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 24,262 babies named Skye, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #479
- among girls today
- 24,262
- born since 1952
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Skye is the #479 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 24,262 recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Skye recorded 24,262 times among girls since 1952, holding rank #479 nationally today, ahead of 97% 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 1952 to 2025.
- #479 among girls today
- 24,262 born since 1952
- 2010s peak decade
- 97% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Skye is currently the #479 unisex name in America, more common than 97% of girls - 24,262 born since 1952, peaking in the 2010s.
- #479
- among girls today
- 24,262
- born since 1952
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 97%
- more common than other girls
Skye vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#479
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 97% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Skye was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
887 babies were named Skye in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Skye compares
24,262 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
Skye's all-time total is 64x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Skye | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 24,262 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 887 | 48 | 19,840 |
Skye's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Skye's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 88% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 12%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1961, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 887, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Skye at a glance
Top 1,000 girls' namePeak year
2014
Current rank
#479
Active since
1952
Skye popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 887
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Skye popularity over time - boys
2,903 total births recorded since 1957 (Skye as boys' name)
Skye by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Skye's strongest decade.
7,453 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Skye births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 57
1950s
57 births
- 1960s 56
1960s
56 births
- 1970s 635
1970s
635 births
- 1980s 1,440
1980s
1,440 births
- 1990s
1990s
3,852 births
- 2000s
2000s
6,708 births
- 2010s
2010s
7,453 births
- 2020s
2020s
4,061 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 7,453 births (31% of all-time use).
How Skye 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 Skye's total volume
Skye vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Skye by state
Where Skye concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 2,847 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 1,866 | 7.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 1,699 | 7.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 1,654 | 6.8% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 952 | 3.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 760 | 3.1% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 759 | 3.1% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 750 | 3.1% |
California share of Skye's total US births 11.7%
Even split
2,847 of 24,262 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 49 reporting states.
Skye appears in 49 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Skye? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 24,262 babies named Skye. Today it holds rank #479 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 887 births.
When was Skye most popular? ▼
Skye was most popular in the 2010s decade with 7,453 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Skye most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Skye are California (2,847 births), Texas (1,866 births), New York (1,699 births).
Is Skye a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Skye is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 24,262 births, and as a boy's name it has 2,903 births.
How long has the name Skye been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Skye since 1952 -- 74 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Skye? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Skylar, Skyler, Skyla, Sky, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Skye's data
- Skye's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (7,453 total births) through the 2020s (4,061) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Skyes (2,847 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 Skye
Nearby Names Like Skye
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Skye
Skylar Girl
#134 87,442 births
Skyler Girl
#660 27,698 births
Skyla Girl
#851 14,344 births
Sky Girl
#826 9,743 births
Skylynn Girl
#1717 3,339 births
Compare Skye side by side: Skye vs Skylar Skye vs Skyler Skye vs Skyla
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Skye
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, 1952–2025 (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. "Skye: #479 Unisex Name - 24,262 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/skye. 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 Skye 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.