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Skyler
UnisexDutch· “scholar”
- Meaning
- scholar
- Origin
- Dutch
- Pronunciation
- SKY-lur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #783
- US babies 2025
- 325
- Best rank
- #214 (1994)
- Peak year
- 2002
Meaning and origin of Skyler
Skyler is a Dutch name that means “scholar”.
Skyler is a phonetic spelling of Schuyler, a Dutch surname meaning scholar or, in some interpretations, one who shelters. The Schuyler family was prominent in colonial New York, and Philip Schuyler served as a general in the American Revolution; his daughter Elizabeth married Alexander Hamilton. The Skyler spelling became popular in the late twentieth century, partly because its first syllable brings to mind the open sky, though that is a sound association rather than its origin. Today the name is used for both boys and girls and feels breezy, modern and friendly, with Sky as a natural nickname.
Popularity over time
Skyler first appears in US Social Security records in 1954. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 45 different years, starting in 1981. Its best national rank was #214 in 1994, and the most babies received it in 2002, when 1,558 were named Skyler. In 2025, 325 babies were named Skyler, and it ranked #783 nationally. That is 64% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,021 in 1980, #231 in 2000, #262 in 2010, and #783 in 2025. Of the 41,841 US boys named Skyler since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 12,296 babies. Since 2010, 11,646 more have been named Skyler.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Reece.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Skyler ranked highest in California, Utah, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #460 | 70 |
| Utah | #610 | 7 |
| Arizona | #624 | 11 |
| Washington | #676 | 10 |
| Alabama | #676 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Skyler is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 47% of US babies named Skyler were girls and 53% were boys.
Skyler is usually pronounced SKY-lur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Skyler
A few middle names that flow with Skyler: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Skyler
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skyler mean?
Skyler is a Dutch name that means “scholar”.
What is the origin of the name Skyler?
Skyler has Dutch roots. Skyler is a phonetic spelling of Schuyler, a Dutch surname meaning scholar or, in some interpretations, one who shelters.
Is Skyler a popular name?
Yes. Skyler ranked #783 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Skyler a boy or girl name?
Skyler is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 47% of US babies named Skyler were girls and 53% were boys.
How do you pronounce Skyler?
Skyler is usually pronounced SKY-lur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings