Schuyler
Schuyler is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Scholar, student, or shelter.
Origin and history
Schuyler is a Dutch surname turned given name, derived from the word meaning 'scholar' or 'protection'. Historically associated with prominent early Dutch American families in New York, it has a long presence in the U.S. While traditional in spelling, it is often pronounced similarly to Skyler.
Popularity in the United States
4,166 babies in the United States have been named Schuyler since 1880. It ranks #1941 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- NY (33.8 %)
- CA (23.5 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- IL (5 %)
- WA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 25 |
| 1890-1900 | 21 |
| 1900-1910 | 32 |
| 1910-1920 | 111 |
| 1920-1930 | 152 |
| 1930-1940 | 102 |
| 1940-1950 | 161 |
| 1950-1960 | 191 |
| 1960-1970 | 186 |
| 1970-1980 | 247 |
| 1980-1990 | 877 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,175 |
| 2000-2010 | 565 |
| 2010-2019 | 258 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Schuyler
- Schuyler Colfax: Vice President, Politician
- Schuyler Fisk: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Sky, Skye
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Schuyler family, one of the most prominent Dutch family dynasties in colonial New York.
- Although spelled with the traditional Dutch 'Sch', it is phonetically identical to the modern name Skyler in American English.