How Many People Are Named Skylor?
Complete statistics for the name Skylor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Skylor, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 1,465 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 225,272 Americans. The majority, 74%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 1,494 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Skylor Through the Generations
Skylor peaked in popularity in 1998 with 84 births, but its overall trend shows a decline since then. With an average age of 24, most Skylors are young adults, with 1,100 under 30 and 394 between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests it's a name embraced by younger generations, likely appealing to parents seeking something unique and modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Skylor's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Skylor
How Many People Have the Name Skylor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,465 people in the United States currently share the name Skylor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 225,272 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Skylor a Common or Rare Name?
Skylor 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 Skylor Mean?
Skylor means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Skylor in SSA data, approximately 71% are male and 29% are female.
When Was Skylor Most Popular?
The name Skylor reached peak popularity in 1998, with 84 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 Skylor?
Approximately 1,465 people named Skylor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,494. That works out to roughly 1 in 225,272 Americans.
Is Skylor a rare name?
Skylor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 225,272 Americans has this name.
What does the name Skylor mean?
Skylor means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Skylor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 71% of people named Skylor are male and 29% are female.
When was Skylor most popular?
Skylor peaked in 1998 with 84 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.