Total births
41,841
Unisex name · since 1954
Skyler
41,841 babies named Skyler in U.S. Social Security records since 1954, with the highest year being 2002. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #760
- among boys today
- 41,841
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Skyler is the #760 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 41,841 recorded since 1954.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Skyler has been recorded 41,841 times among boys since 1954, currently ranked #760 nationally and more common than 95% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1954 to 2025.
- #760 among boys today
- 41,841 born since 1954
- 2000s peak decade
- 95% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Skyler is currently the #760 unisex name in America, more common than 95% of boys - 41,841 born since 1954, peaking in the 2000s.
- #760
- among boys today
- 41,841
- born since 1954
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 95%
- more common than other boys
Skyler vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#760
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 95% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Skyler was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
1,558 babies were named Skyler in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Skyler compares
41,841 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
Skyler's all-time total is 114x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Skyler | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 41,841 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 1,558 | 23 | 22,252 |
Skyler's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Skyler's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 89% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 11%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 1,558, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Skyler at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2002
Current rank
#760
Active since
1954
Skyler popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1954–2025
- Peak year (2002)
- 1,558
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Skyler popularity over time - girls
27,698 total births recorded since 1975 (Skyler as girls' name)
Skyler by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Skyler's strongest decade.
14,046 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Skyler births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 31
1950s
31 births
- 1960s 58
1960s
58 births
- 1970s 249
1970s
249 births
- 1980s 3,515
1980s
3,515 births
- 1990s
1990s
12,296 births
- 2000s
2000s
14,046 births
- 2010s
2010s
9,333 births
- 2020s 2,313
2020s
2,313 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 14,046 births (34% of all-time use).
How Skyler 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 Skyler's total volume
Skyler vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Skyler by state
Where Skyler concentrates geographically, total births since 1954
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 4,461 | 10.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 2,232 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Utah | | 2,102 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 1,941 | 4.6% |
| #5 | Washington | | 1,771 | 4.2% |
| #6 | New York | | 1,557 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 1,490 | 3.6% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 1,423 | 3.4% |
California share of Skyler's total US births 10.7%
Even split
4,461 of 41,841 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 51 reporting states.
Skyler appears in 51 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Skyler? ▼
Skyler has been given to 41,841 babies in the U.S. since 1954, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #760 as of the latest data. 1,558 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Skyler most popular? ▼
Skyler was most popular in the 2000s decade with 14,046 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Skyler most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Skyler are California (4,461 births), Texas (2,232 births), Utah (2,102 births).
Is Skyler a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Skyler is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 41,841 births, and as a girl's name it has 27,698 births.
How long has the name Skyler been used? ▼
Records for Skyler go back to 1954, giving 72 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Skyler? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Skylar, Sky, Skye, Skylor, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Skyler's data
- Skyler's decade-level peak was the 2000s (14,046 total births); usage has since declined to 2,313 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Skylers (4,461 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 Skyler
Nearby Names Like Skyler
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Skyler
Skylar Boy
#1552 18,274 births
Sky Boy
#1675 4,205 births
Skye Boy
#2271 2,903 births
Skylor Boy
#12777 1,058 births
Skylan Boy
#5569 313 births
Compare Skyler side by side: Skyler vs Skylar Skyler vs Sky Skyler vs Skye
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Skyler
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, 1954–2025 (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. "Skyler: #760 Unisex Name - 41,841 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/skyler/. 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 Skyler 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.