Sky
Sky is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Sky or cloud, referring to the expanse above Earth.
Origin and history
Sky is a modern nature name derived from the English word for the atmosphere seen from Earth, which traces back to Old Norse 'ský' meaning 'cloud'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside other nature-inspired names. In the United States, it is used as a unisex name, though it remains a steady choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
9,743 babies in the United States have been named Sky since 1880. It ranks #1675 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #759.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.6 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- PA (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 208 |
| 1980-1990 | 367 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,337 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,491 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,232 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,103 |
Famous people named Sky
- Sky Katz: Actress, Rapper
- Sky Brown: Skateboarder, Athlete
Fun facts
- The word originally entered Middle English from Old Norse 'ský', which specifically referred to a cloud.
- Sky became a popular modern baby name in the U.S. starting in the late 1970s and 1980s.