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How Many People Are Named Skyler?
Estimated people named Skyler living in the U.S. today
67,377
Gender distribution
60% male · 40% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 68,773
- Peak year: 2000 (2,756 births)
- Estimated living today: 67,377
Skyler by age group — who carries the name today?
Skyler popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Skyler
Skyler has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 68,773 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 67,377 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,073 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Skylers you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Skyler in the US?
An estimated 67,377 people named Skyler are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Skyler rare — about 1 in 5,073 Americans.
Is Skyler a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Skyler is 60% male and 40% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Skyler most popular?
Skyler peaked in 2000, when 2,756 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Skyler?
Skyler ranks #732 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).