Skye
Skye is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Cloud or island of sky.
Origin and history
Skye is a nature name derived from the Isle of Skye in Scotland, which likely originates from the Old Norse word for cloud. While more commonly given to girls in the United States, it maintains steady, less frequent usage for boys. Its brief, poetic quality gives it a modern unisex appeal.
Popularity in the United States
2,903 babies in the United States have been named Skye since 1880. It ranks #2399 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1555.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.9 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- WA (5.5 %)
- HI (4.2 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 226 |
| 1980-1990 | 397 |
| 1990-2000 | 643 |
| 2000-2010 | 652 |
| 2010-2019 | 605 |
| 2020-2029 | 373 |
Fun facts
- The name directly references the Isle of Skye, the largest and northernmost island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
- The island's Gaelic name, 'An t-Eilean Sgitheanach', relates to the Old Norse word 'ský', meaning 'cloud'.