Skyler
Skyler: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หskaษช.lษ/ ยท /หskaษช.lษ/
Meaning and origin of Skyler
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname [in turn from Dutch].
Etymology
Pronunciation spelling of Schuyler used since the 1980s.
How popular is Skyler?
Since 1880, 27,698 girls and 41,841 boys in the U.S. have been named Skyler (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #250 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #214 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #783 for boys, with 747 babies given the name.
Names similar to Skyler
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Skyler
Sister and brother names that share Skyler's Dutch roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Skyler FAQ
What does the name Skyler mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname [in turn from Dutch]. Pronunciation spelling of Schuyler used since the 1980s.
What is the origin of the name Skyler?
Skyler is listed as a name of Dutch origin.
How popular is the name Skyler?
Since 1880, 27,698 girls and 41,841 boys in the U.S. have been named Skyler (40% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #250 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #214 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #783 for boys, with 747 babies given the name.
Is Skyler a boy or girl name?
Skyler is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (27,698 girls and 41,841 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.