gender neutral
Skylar
scholar, protection
About Skylar
Bold, adventurous, and undeniably modern—Skylar captures contemporary naming trends while maintaining substance. This unisex option has gained tremendous momentum, particularly for girls, appealing to parents who appreciate gender-neutral choices. The name evokes boundless possibilities, open horizons, and freedom. Skylar suggests someone independent, creative, and unafraid to chart their own course. Its nature connection provides depth beyond mere sound, linking to vast blue expanses and limitless potential. The spelling variations available allow personalization while maintaining recognizability. Skylar works across socioeconomic contexts, fitting comfortably in diverse settings from artistic communities to corporate environments. The name pairs beautifully with traditional middle names for balance or equally modern choices for cohesion. It suits energetic, curious children who might grow into confident, innovative adults. Skylar's relative newness as a given name means it feels fresh without seeming invented or difficult.
Popularity of the Name Skylar
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #560 | ||||
| 1991 | #620 | #696 | |||
| 1992 | #567 | #740 | |||
| 1993 | #456 | #603 | |||
| 1994 | #403 | #538 | |||
| 1995 | #386 | #569 | |||
| 1996 | #328 | #429 | |||
| 1997 | #302 | #445 | |||
| 1998 | #173 | #313 | |||
| 1999 | #131 | #265 | |||
| 2000 | #135 | #293 | |||
| 2001 | #141 | #320 | |||
| 2002 | #141 | #308 | |||
| 2003 | #144 | #301 | |||
| 2004 | #154 | #349 | |||
| 2005 | #154 | #302 | |||
| 2006 | #145 | #321 | |||
| 2007 | #171 | #325 | |||
| 2008 | #192 | #379 | |||
| 2009 | #184 | #418 | |||
| 2010 | #180 | #392 | |||
| 2011 | #145 | #547 | #369 | ||
| 2012 | #87 | #372 | #152 | #599 | #232 |
| 2013 | #73 | #280 | #220 | #176 | |
| 2014 | #48 | #222 | #185 | #400 | #169 |
| 2015 | #42 | #208 | #119 | #305 | #154 |
| 2016 | #42 | #194 | #169 | #333 | #181 |
| 2017 | #48 | #183 | #104 | #466 | #193 |
| 2018 | #49 | #158 | #173 | #254 | #192 |
| 2019 | #56 | #170 | #121 | #282 | #179 |
| 2020 | #64 | #168 | #176 | #330 | #191 |
| 2021 | #74 | #161 | #134 | #297 | #172 |
| 2022 | #87 | #167 | #107 | #234 | #219 |
| 2023 | #107 | #220 | #98 | #388 | #255 |
| 2024 | #134 | #251 | #110 | #484 | #244 |
| 2025 | #167 | #311 | #205 | #275 | #310 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Skylar
Names Similar to Skylar
Nicknames for Skylar
- Sky
- Skye
- Lari
- Skylie
Famous People Named Skylar
| Skylar Diggins-Smith | American basketball player |
| Skylar Astin | American actor and singer |
| Skylar Stecker | American singer and actress |
| Skylar Satenstein | Fashion stylist and writer |
| Skylar Lewis | American actress |
| Skylar Richardson | American woman involved in a high-profile legal case |
| Skylar Brandt | American ballet dancer |
| Skylar Laine | American singer and American Idol contestant |
| Skylar Healey | Canadian actress |
| Skylar Grey | Holly Brook Hafermann - American singer-songwriter |
| Skylar Kergil | American transgender activist and musician |
| Skylar Hoyt | American tennis player |
| Skylar Mays | American basketball player |
| Skylar Thomas | Canadian soccer player |
| Skylar Anderson | American model |
| Skylar Novea | American adult film actress |
| Skylar Sorenson | American Paralympic athlete |
| Skylar Caputo | Skye McCole Bartusiak - American actress |
| Skylar Rogers | American baseball player |
Characters Named Skylar
| Skylar White | Breaking Bad |
| Skylar Storm | Mighty Med |
| Skylar Reid | Criminal Minds |
| Skylar Shepherd | Colony |
| Skylar Lewis | Lemonade Mouth |
| Skylar Neil | Forever 16 |
| Skylar Banes | Transformers - Rescue Bots |
| Skylar Deleon | Deadly Honeymoon |
| Skylar Poole | The Suite Life on Deck |
| Skylar Forrester | The Bold and the Beautiful |
| Skylar Collins | The 100 |
| Skylar Pearson | This Is Us |
| Skylar Bergman | Extant |
| Skylar Adams | Dollhouse |
| Skylar Gryffen | Half Moon Investigations |