US Popularity:243
Origin:Dutch
Meaning:scholar
Skylar is a gender-neutral name of Dutch origin. A variant of the surname Schuyler, it means "scholar" and was introduced to the United States in the 17th century by Dutch settlers. While Skylar is commonly used for girls, the alternative spelling Skyler is more popular for boys. Television fans may recognize Skylar as the namesake of Walter White's wife in the Breaking Bad series. If education and learning are important to you, a name like Skylar is a striking way to pass on your values.

Common Nicknames for Skylar

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How Popular Is The Name Skylar?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Skylar is currently #201 on The Bump
Boy:Skylar is currently #112 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Skylar is currently #147 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Skylar is currently #243 in U.S. births
Boy:Skylar is currently #1300 in U.S. births
Girl:Skylar is currently #107 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#107
in 2023
- 20
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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