gender neutral
Skyler
scholar, shelter, protection
About Skyler
Think limitless possibilities and open horizons. Skyler captures a sense of freedom and aspiration that resonates with modern parents seeking names that inspire rather than constrain. The name's unisex potential has evolved, with this particular spelling becoming increasingly favored for boys. Its contemporary feel doesn't sacrifice substance—Skyler has been used consistently for decades, providing a track record without becoming overused. The name's imagery connects to vastness and potential, qualities every parent hopes their child will embrace. Skyler works across socioeconomic contexts and geographic regions, neither too trendy nor too traditional to limit future opportunities. Its two-syllable structure offers nickname possibilities while remaining perfectly complete on its own. The name projects approachability and confidence simultaneously, suggesting someone easy to befriend yet self-assured. Parents choosing Skyler often appreciate names that feel current without being fleeting, names that will serve their sons well from kindergarten through career advancement and beyond, maintaining relevance across decades.
Popularity of the Name Skyler
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | #644 | ||
| 1982 | #604 | ||
| 1983 | #538 | ||
| 1984 | #472 | ||
| 1985 | #431 | ||
| 1986 | #414 | ||
| 1987 | #409 | ||
| 1988 | #368 | ||
| 1989 | #341 | ||
| 1990 | #301 | ||
| 1991 | #294 | #385 | |
| 1992 | #258 | #346 | |
| 1993 | #242 | #353 | |
| 1994 | #214 | #314 | |
| 1995 | #223 | #288 | |
| 1996 | #217 | #329 | |
| 1997 | #221 | #305 | |
| 1998 | #230 | #296 | |
| 1999 | #231 | #331 | |
| 2000 | #231 | #326 | |
| 2001 | #229 | #262 | |
| 2002 | #222 | #290 | |
| 2003 | #231 | #276 | |
| 2004 | #234 | #453 | |
| 2005 | #240 | #380 | |
| 2006 | #270 | #420 | |
| 2007 | #271 | #424 | |
| 2008 | #264 | #392 | |
| 2009 | #260 | #352 | |
| 2010 | #262 | #319 | |
| 2011 | #288 | #376 | |
| 2012 | #288 | #384 | |
| 2013 | #306 | #326 | |
| 2014 | #351 | #698 | #499 |
| 2015 | #360 | #844 | #492 |
| 2016 | #414 | #438 | |
| 2017 | #463 | #499 | |
| 2018 | #486 | #548 | |
| 2019 | #506 | #570 | |
| 2020 | #568 | #485 | |
| 2021 | #687 | #519 | |
| 2022 | #672 | #478 | |
| 2023 | #729 | #690 | |
| 2024 | #760 | #786 | |
| 2025 | #783 | #881 |
Top names by country: United States · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Skyler
Names Similar to Skyler
Nicknames for Skyler
- Sky
- Skye
- Ler
- Skyy
Famous People Named Skyler
| Skyler Gisondo | American actor |
| Skyler Samuels | American actress |
| Skyler Page | Canadian animator and voice actor |
| Skyler Stone | American comedian and actor |
| Skyler Mornhinweg | American football player |
| Skyler Green | American football player |
| Skyler Skjelset | American musician - Fleet Foxes |
| Skyler Howard | American football player |
| Skyler White | American musician - Mexican Summer |
| Skyler Jett | American singer and songwriter |
| Skyler Bowlin | American basketball player |
| Skyler Reilly | Australian rules footballer |
| Skyler Streeter | American actor |
| Skyler Paredes | Filipino actor |
| Skyler Tanner | American fitness expert |
| Skyler Fulton | American football player |
| Skyler McCoy | American basketball player |
| Skyler Phillips | American football player |
| Skyler Thomas | Canadian football player |
| Skyler Wheeler | American politician |
Characters Named Skyler
| Skyler White | From the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Skyler Evans | From the novel "Evermore" by Alyson Noël |
| Skyler Storm | From the TV series "Mighty Med" |
| Skyler Hawkins | From the film "Real Steel" |
| Skyler Dayton | From the TV series "Sk8" |
| Skyler Hanson | From the film "The Butterfly Effect" |
| Skyler Duncan | From the TV series "One Tree Hill" |