Skyler
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Scholar; Protector
Background: The name Skyler originates from the Dutch surname 'Schuyler,' which means 'scholar' or 'protector.' The name was adopted into English usage and has evolved in its spelling and pronunciation, while retaining its association with learning and guardianship.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#558
Total births
68,773
Most popular decade
2000s
(72,777 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-361 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1954
Gender usage
60.4% male
39.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1954
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,452
- Peak year
- 2002
- Peak year births
- 1,558
- Peak rank
- #222
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 334
- Recent rank
- #760
Female
- First year
- 1975
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #9,068
- Peak year
- 2000
- Peak year births
- 1,284
- Peak rank
- #250
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 441
- Recent rank
- #661
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).