Skyler is a distinctive choice, ranked #918 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Skyler in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#918
US Rank #661
About the Name Skyler
Skyler has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 294 places in five years. It was most popular in 2015 at #366 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1998.
Skyler 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 #661, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Skyler
Unlikely. With around 39 UK babies named Skyler per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Skyler in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Skyler has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 294 places in the last five years. Its peak was #366 in 2015. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Skyler is more popular in the US (#661) than in the UK (#918). 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.
Notable people named Skyler include: Skyler Woodward — Skyler Woodward is an American professional pool player.; Skyler Wheeler — Skyler Wheeler is an American politician.; Skyler Cooper — Skyler Cooper is an American actor and activist..
Skyler ranks #661 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
39
UK babies named Skyler (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 294 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Skyler
Likely around 1 other Skyler in the class
UK Popularity (1998–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Skyler
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Skyler Wheeler is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 4th district since 2017.
Skyler Dale Page is an American former animator, writer, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He is best known as the creator of the Cartoon Network animated series Clarence, as well as for his tenure as a writer and storyboard artist on the series Adventure Time.
Skyler Joseph Clipner, professionally known as Skyler Stone is an American actor who starred in Con which ran on Comedy Central for two months in the spring of 2005.