UK name, mostly girls
Skyler
From Old Norse words meaning "shelter" and "scholar" or "student".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Skyler is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Skyler popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #918, with 39 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 125 births.
This profile covers 1,173 England and Wales registrations across 24 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,294 living people in the UK are called Skyler. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Skyler ranked #918 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 39 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 125 girls were registered as Skyler.
- • Skyler ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #384 in 2024.
- • About 1,294 living people in the UK are estimated to have Skyler as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 86.8% of Skyler registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#918
2024
Births in 2024
39
Latest year
Peak year
2015
125 births
Estimated living
1,294
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Skyler
In England and Wales birth records, Skyler has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 13.2% of registrations are for boys and 86.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Skyler registered for boys
- Ranked #2,443 in 2024
- 9 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (16 births)
Skyler registered for girls
- Ranked #918 in 2024
- 39 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (125 births)
Meaning
What does Skyler mean?
The given name Skyler is a modern English name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is believed to have originated as a blend of the English words "sky" and the surname Tyler, which is derived from the Old English word "tilie" meaning "tiler" or "tile maker." The name Skyler gained popularity in the United States in the 1980s.
While the name Skyler does not have a long historical lineage, it evokes a sense of openness and freedom associated with the vastness of the sky. The name is gender-neutral and has been used for both boys and girls, although it has been more commonly given to girls in recent decades.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Skyler can be found in the 1990 film "Skyler" directed by David Hackl. However, it was not until the late 1990s and early 2000s that the name became more widely used.
Some notable individuals with the first name Skyler include:
1. Skyler Austen Gordy (born 1987), an American actress and singer, best known for her role in the television series "The First Family." 2. Skyler Davenport (born 1996), an American actress known for her roles in the films "The Midnight Game" and "The Last Ones." 3. Skyler Gisondo (born 1996), an American actor who has appeared in films such as "The Amazing Spider-Man" and "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb." 4. Skyler Shaye (born 1986), an American actress and model, known for her roles in the films "Jaded" and "Killer Movie." 5. Skyler Stone (born 1994), an American actress and social media personality, best known for her role in the web series "Chicken Girls."
While the name Skyler may not have a long historical background, its unique sound and association with the sky have contributed to its increasing popularity in recent times. As a modern name, it reflects the desire to imbue children with a sense of freedom, openness, and connection to nature.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Skyler over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Skyler in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Skyler, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 39 births in 2024, compared with 125 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Skyler by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Skyler was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #685 | 286 | 5 |
| 2010s | #692 | 792 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2032 | 92 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Geography
Where Skyler is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Skyler. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Skyler ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #384 in 2024.
Across the UK
Skyler in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#384 in 2024
14 years of NRS records, 100 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#391 in 2023
7 years of NISRA records, 27 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Skyler
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Skyler McKay
pornographic actor
Scottish pornographic actress
1983-
Related
Names similar to Skyler
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Skyler: questions and answers
How popular is the name Skyler in the UK right now?
In 2024, Skyler was ranked #918 for girls in England and Wales, with 39 births registered.
When was Skyler most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 125 babies registered as Skyler in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Skyler?
From Old Norse words meaning "shelter" and "scholar" or "student".
How many people are called Skyler in the UK?
A total of 1,173 babies have been registered as Skyler across the 24 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 100 more in Scotland and 27 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Skyler most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Skyler ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #384 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.