How Many People Are Named Skylar?
Complete statistics for the name Skylar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Skylar, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 3,216 Americans bearing it. That's around 102,610 people today, mostly under 30, making it a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 103,743 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: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Skylar Through the Generations
Since its peak in 2015 with 5,652 births, Skylar has maintained a rising trend, becoming increasingly popular among younger generations. Today, 93,841 of those named Skylar are under 30, indicating its strong appeal to modern parents. The average age of people named Skylar is just 16, reflecting its status as a contemporary name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Skylar's American roots
📄 About the Name Skylar
How Many People Have the Name Skylar?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 145 people in the United States currently share the name Skylar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,285,857 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Skylar a Common or Rare Name?
Skylar 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 Skylar Mean?
Skylar means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Skylar in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.
When Was Skylar Most Popular?
The name Skylar reached peak popularity in 2015, with 5,652 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 Skylar?
Approximately 145 people named Skylar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 145. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,285,857 Americans.
Is Skylar a rare name?
Skylar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,285,857 Americans has this name.
What does the name Skylar mean?
Skylar means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Skylar more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Skylar are male and 83% are female.
When was Skylar most popular?
Skylar peaked in 2015 with 5,652 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.