FitBabyNames.com
For US Baby names

Summary

The name Skylar has Dutch origins, meaning 'scholar' or 'protection'. It evolved from the surname Schuyler and became popular as a given name in the late 20th century. It is often seen as a modern and trendy choice with associations of creativity and individuality. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.

The name Skylar is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Skylar has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too rising for female in Northeast, falling for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Skylar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5014th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3249th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 526th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 437th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 875th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8515th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 716th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 155th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 59th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Skylar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.