Sky is a distinctive choice, ranked #1036 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sky in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1036
US Rank #828
About the Name Sky
Sky has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 229 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #197 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Sky is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #828, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sky
Unlikely. With around 33 UK babies named Sky per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sky in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sky has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 229 places in the last five years. Its peak was #197 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Sky is more popular in the US (#828) than in the UK (#1036). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Sky ranks #828 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
33
UK babies named Sky (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 229 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sky
Likely around 1 other Sky in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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