Total births
947
Unisex name · since 1995
Skylin
Skylin has 947 recorded births since 1995 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5094
- among girls today
- 947
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Skylin is the #5094 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 947 recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Skylin recorded 947 times among girls since 1995, holding rank #5094 nationally today, ahead of 71% 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 1995 to 2025.
- #5094 among girls today
- 947 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Skylin is currently the #5094 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of girls - 947 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5094
- among girls today
- 947
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other girls
Skylin vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5094
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 71% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Skylin was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
77 babies were named Skylin in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Skylin compares
947 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Skylin's all-time total is 148% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Skylin | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 947 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 77 | 48 | 19,840 |
Skylin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Skylin splits its recorded history at 2010: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1995 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2015 peak of 77 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Skylin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#5,094
Active since
1995
Skylin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Skylin popularity over time - boys
53 total births recorded since 2000 (Skylin as boys' name)
Skylin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Skylin's strongest decade.
496 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Skylin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 48
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
232 births
- 2010s
2010s
496 births
- 2020s 171
2020s
171 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 496 births (52% of all-time use).
How Skylin 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 Skylin's total volume
Skylin vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Skylin by state
Where Skylin concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 42 | 4.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 22 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 16 | 1.7% |
| #4 | South Carolina | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #5 | California | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #7 | Florida | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 6 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Skylin's total US births 4.4%
Even split
42 of 947 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 10 reporting states.
Skylin appears in 10 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Skylin? ▼
Skylin has been given to 947 babies in the U.S. since 1995, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5094 as of the latest data. 77 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Skylin most popular? ▼
Skylin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 496 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Skylin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Skylin are Texas (42 births), New York (22 births), Georgia (16 births).
Is Skylin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Skylin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 947 births, and as a boy's name it has 53 births.
How long has the name Skylin been used? ▼
Records for Skylin go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Skylin? ▼
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 Skylin's data
- Skylin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (496 total births) through the 2020s (171) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Skylins (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Skylin
Nearby Names Like Skylin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Skylin
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 Skylin side by side: Skylin vs Skylar Skylin vs Skyler Skylin vs Skye
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Skylin
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, 1995–2025 (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. "Skylin: #5094 Unisex Name - 947 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/skylin. 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 Skylin 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.