Stable DeclineGradual decline from 2015#167 girls’ name in 2025
Peak era
2015
Peak births
5,295
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1974Peak 20152025
Quick answers about Skylar
How many people are named Skylar?
An estimated 86,625 living Americans are named Skylar.
How rare is Skylar?
Skylar is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,818 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 65.7% from its 2015 peak. It was the #167 girls’ name in 2025.
How old is the typical Skylar?
The median age of a living American named Skylar is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 21 years old.
Is Skylar still popular?
Somewhat. Skylar has been declining since its 2015 peak and registered 1,818 births in 2025.
Where is Skylar most common?
Skylar has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appeared 3.4× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
65.7%
2025
1,818
All-time
87,442
Diaspora map
Skylar broke out in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee (1990) and became over-represented in 28 states over 27 years.
Broke out: Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, 1990 · over-represented in 28 states over 27 years
