Skylar
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Scholar; Protect; Shelter
Background: The name Skylar originates from a modern adaptation of the Dutch surname 'Schuyler,' meaning 'scholar' or 'protection.' The name has evolved to represent a contemporary given name that reflects these meanings.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#412
Total births
103,743
Most popular decade
2010s
(129,480 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-86 ranks)
Years in Top 100
11
First recorded year
1959
Gender usage
17.5% male
82.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1959
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #2,663
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak year births
- 748
- Peak rank
- #356
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 113
- Recent rank
- #1,544
Female
- First year
- 1974
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #7,679
- Peak year
- 2015
- Peak year births
- 5,294
- Peak rank
- #42
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,186
- Recent rank
- #134
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).