Skylar
Skylar is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Scholar; hidden place or shelter.
Origin and history
Skylar is an Anglicized spelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning scholar or hidden place. Although it gained immense popularity as a unisex name in the United States starting in the late 20th century, it has a long history of use for both boys and girls. For males, it remains a steady, contemporary choice.
Popularity in the United States
18,274 babies in the United States have been named Skylar since 1880. It ranks #867 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1158.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.6 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
- TN (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 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 116 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,576 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,770 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,169 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,742 |
| 2020-2029 | 851 |
Famous people named Skylar
- Skylar Astin: Actor, Singer
Nicknames
Sky, Skye
Fun facts
- The name originated as the Dutch surname Schuyler, which was brought to New York in the 17th century by Philip Pieterse Schuyler.
- While originally used predominantly for boys, the spelling Skylar saw a massive rise for both genders starting in the 1980s.