How Many People Are Named Skylan?
Complete statistics for the name Skylan: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Skylan is a very rare female name, with only 755 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 437,263 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 99% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 761 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Skylan Through the Generations
Since its peak in 2016 with 55 births, Skylan has maintained a rising trend, becoming increasingly popular among younger generations. The average age of those named Skylan is 12, indicating that the name is still gaining traction. With 756 under-30s and only 5 aged between 30 and 60, Skylan remains firmly associated with youth and modernity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Skylan's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Skylan
How Many People Have the Name Skylan?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 755 people in the United States currently share the name Skylan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 437,263 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Skylan a Common or Rare Name?
Skylan 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 Skylan Mean?
Skylan means "creative variant of Skylar" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Skylan in SSA data, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.
When Was Skylan Most Popular?
The name Skylan reached peak popularity in 2016, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Skylan?
Approximately 755 people named Skylan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 761. That works out to roughly 1 in 437,263 Americans.
Is Skylan a rare name?
Skylan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 437,263 Americans has this name.
What does the name Skylan mean?
Skylan means "creative variant of Skylar" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Skylan more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 39% of people named Skylan are male and 61% are female.
When was Skylan most popular?
Skylan peaked in 2016 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.