Total births
710
Unisex name · since 1990
Skyelar
Skyelar has 710 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2000 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7419
- among girls today
- 710
- born since 1990
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
Skyelar currently ranks #7419 among unisex names in America, with 710 babies recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Skyelar recorded 710 times among girls since 1990, holding rank #7419 nationally today, ahead of 58% of girls, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #7419 among girls today
- 710 born since 1990
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Skyelar is currently the #7419 unisex name in America, more common than 58% of girls - 710 born since 1990, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7419
- among girls today
- 710
- born since 1990
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- more common than other girls
Skyelar vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#7419
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 58% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Skyelar was born in this single decade.
2000
Single peak year
39 babies were named Skyelar in 2000 - its busiest year on record.
How Skyelar compares
710 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
Skyelar's all-time total is 86% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Skyelar | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 710 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 39 | 48 | 19,840 |
Skyelar's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Skyelar's full recorded timeline at 2008, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2025, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2000 peak of 39 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Skyelar at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2000
Current rank
#7,419
Active since
1990
Skyelar popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2000)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Skyelar popularity over time - boys
161 total births recorded since 1989 (Skyelar as boys' name)
Skyelar by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Skyelar's strongest decade.
274 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Skyelar births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
145 births
- 2000s
2000s
274 births
- 2010s
2010s
225 births
- 2020s 66
2020s
66 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 274 births (39% of all-time use).
How Skyelar 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 Skyelar's total volume
Skyelar vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Skyelar by state
Where Skyelar concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Skyelar's total US births 1.7%
Even split
12 of 710 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Skyelar? ▼
710 babies have been named Skyelar since 1990. It currently ranks #7419 among girls. The peak year was 2000 with 39 births.
When was Skyelar most popular? ▼
Skyelar was most popular in the 2000s decade with 274 total births. The single peak year was 2000.
Where is Skyelar most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Skyelar are California (12 births), Texas (11 births), Ohio (5 births).
Is Skyelar a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Skyelar is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 710 births, and as a boy's name it has 161 births.
How long has the name Skyelar been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Skyelar since 1990 -- 36 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Skyelar? ▼
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 Skyelar's data
- Skyelar's decade-level peak was the 2000s (274 total births); usage has since declined to 66 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Skyelars (12 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 Skyelar
Nearby Names Like Skyelar
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Skyelar
Skylar Girl
#134 87,442 births
Skyler Girl
#660 27,698 births
Skye Girl
#479 24,262 births
Skyla Girl
#851 14,344 births
Sky Girl
#826 9,743 births
Compare Skyelar side by side: Skyelar vs Skylar Skyelar vs Skyler Skyelar vs Skye
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Skyelar
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Skyelar: #7419 Unisex Name - 710 Births, Peak 2000." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/skyelar. 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 Skyelar 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.