How Many People Are Named Schuyler?

Complete statistics for the name Schuyler: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Schuyler
Very Rare
Dutch

Schuyler, a very rare male name, is held by only 4,714 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 70,009 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1993 when 182 babies were named Schuyler. Today, most people named Schuyler are aged 30 to 60.

~3,250
Living in US
1 in 101,984
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dutch nobleman
🌐
Origin
Dutch
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Dignified Thoughtful Intelligent
3
Life Path Number

People with life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,730
Worldwide Bearers
#129,324
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
4,714
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇨🇳 China
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1
🇧🇪 Belgium
1
🇰🇷 South Korea
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
1
🇨🇱 Chile
1
🇵🇱 Poland
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,434 (73%)
♀ Female
1,279 (27%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
1,976
Would be under 30 (36%)
2,555
Would be 30–60 (47%)
934
Would be over 60 (17%)

All 5,465 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
63
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Schuyler Through the Generations

Schuyler, a name that blends classic charm with modern appeal, has seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. With 182 births in 1993 marking its highest point, the name has since experienced a steady decline. Currently, the majority of those named Schuyler fall within the 30 to 60 age bracket, indicating a generation that embraced this unique moniker during its heyday. its rarity, Schuyler remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that stands out.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 524
California 306
Texas 120
Illinois 59
Washington 53
Indiana 49
Virginia 35
Pennsylvania 33
Michigan 32
Ohio 27

⭐ Famous People Named Schuyler

Schuyler is a Dutch surname which, along with many variants, including Schuller, is an adaptation of the German name Schüler.…

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✨ Similar Names to Schuyler

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Schuyler's Dutch roots

📄 About the Name Schuyler

How Many People Have the Name Schuyler?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,250 people in the United States currently share the name Schuyler. That works out to roughly 1 in every 101,984 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Schuyler a Common or Rare Name?

Schuyler is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Schuyler Mean?

Schuyler means "Dutch nobleman" and comes from Dutch origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Schuyler in SSA data, approximately 73% are male and 27% are female.

When Was Schuyler Most Popular?

The name Schuyler reached peak popularity in 1993, with 182 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Schuyler?

Approximately 3,250 people named Schuyler live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,250. That works out to roughly 1 in 101,984 Americans.

Is Schuyler a rare name?

Schuyler is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 101,984 Americans has this name.

What does the name Schuyler mean?

Schuyler means "Dutch nobleman" and comes from Dutch origins.

Is Schuyler more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 73% of people named Schuyler are male and 27% are female.

When was Schuyler most popular?

Schuyler peaked in 1993 with 182 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,250
All-Time Births3,250
1 in X1 in 101,984
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1993
World Rank#129,324
Male %73%
Female %27%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.