Skyler
Skyler is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Scholar, student, or protection.
Origin and history
Skyler is an English name adapted from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning scholar or hidden. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a unisex option. While used for both boys and girls, it has maintained steady usage as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
41,841 babies in the United States have been named Skyler since 1880. It ranks #559 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #671.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (5.5 %)
- UT (5.2 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- WA (4.4 %)
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 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 58 |
| 1970-1980 | 249 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,515 |
| 1990-2000 | 12,296 |
| 2000-2010 | 14,046 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,333 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,313 |
Famous people named Skyler
- Skyler Gisondo: Actor
- Skyler Stone: Actor, Comedian
Nicknames
Sky, Skye
Fun facts
- Skyler originated as an Anglicized spelling of the Dutch surname Schuyler, brought to New York in the 17th century.
- The name surged in popularity for both boys and girls in the U.S. during the 1980s and 1990s.