Skylor
Skylor is a boy's name of Dutch origin.
Meaning
Scholar or schoolteacher.
Origin and history
Skylor is a modern variant spelling of the Dutch name Schuyler, which originally denoted a scholar or schoolteacher. In the United States, it gained usage alongside the more common spelling Skyler and Schuyler. It remains a relatively rare choice for boys, with just over 1,000 recorded births since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,058 babies in the United States have been named Skylor since 1880. It ranks #3627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1906.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.7 %)
- CA (27.8 %)
- PA (15.2 %)
- FL (13.9 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 369 |
| 2000-2010 | 370 |
| 2010-2019 | 190 |
| 2020-2029 | 21 |
Nicknames
Sky, Skye
Fun facts
- Skylor is a phonetic spelling variation of the traditional Dutch surname Schuyler, popularized in America by early settlers.
- Though derived from an occupational surname, Skylor and its variants are used for both boys and girls in the United States.