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Skyler is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Schuyler, based on the pronunciation of the surname but respelled as if it was a blend of the English word sky with names such as Tyler. It was rare before 1980, and first gained popularity as a name for boys." It ranked #671 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Schuyler, based on the pronunciation of the surname but respelled as if it was a blend of the English word sky with names such as Tyler. It was rare before 1980, and first gained popularity as a name for boys. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
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Popularity
Skyler ranked #671 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #671 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skyler mean?
Behind the Name does not give Skyler a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Schuyler, based on the pronunciation of the surname but respelled as if it was a blend of the English word sky with names such as Tyler.
Is Skyler a popular name?
Skyler ranked #671 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Skyler a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Skyler appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine & feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Skyler — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
