Skyler
How to say it: SKY-lur · /ˈskaɪlər/
Anglicized spelling of Dutch 'Schuyler', meaning 'scholar'. Adopted as a given name in the late 20th century.
Skyler was the 153rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 747 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 71% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #276 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #153 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 747 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,480 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −71% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #276 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After its high in the 2000s, Skyler has thinned out. It now stands well below that peak with further slipping likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Airy and breathy with two syllables, Skyler carries a sky and light feeling. Sky makes a natural short form, while Rowan shares its current style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Skyler is about 1 in 62.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Skyler
- Skyler Samuels (born 1994)American actress
- Skyler Gisondo (born 1996)American actor
- Skyler Shaye (born 1986)American actress
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