Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Skylar.
National Rank (2025)
#167
All-Time Peak Rank
#42 (2015)
Total U.S. Births
87,442
Unisex Distribution17.3% Boy / 82.7% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Skylar Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Skylar
According to SSA data, Skylar achieved its highest historical rank of #42 in 2015. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2015 with 5,295 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 65.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 52 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Skylar scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-65.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,295Births in 2015
Years in Top 100
11yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
52Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:55
1980s:516
1990s:9,101
2000s:21,898
2010s:39,436
2020s:16,436
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSky-lar
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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