Skylar Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name gained additional popularity from the character Skylar White in the TV series “Breaking Bad.”

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A Deep Dive

Skylar Overview

Meaning

Scholar

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Dutch

Etymology

Derived from the Dutch surname “Schuyler,” meaning “scholar” or “shield.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈskaɪlɑr/

Popularity

Skylar is a well-liked unisex name in several countries, especially in the USA, Canada, and Australia. In the USA, Skylar is currently among the top 100 names for girls and is also commonly used for boys.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Popular

Associated Traits

Modern, creative, free-spirited
A Deep Dive

Skylar Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Skyler, Schuyler, Skye, Skyla, Sky, Skylyn, Skylynne, Skylynn, Skylin

Common Nicknames

Skye, Skyie, Skyla, Sky-Bear

Diminutives

Sky, Ky, Kyla, Sky-Sky

Famous People

  • Skylar Grey
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Skylar Diggins-Smith
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Skylar Astin
    (American Actor)
  • Skylar Stecker
    (American Singer)
  • Skylar Laine
    (American Country Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Skylar Grey"
    (Album)
  • Skylar White
    ("Breaking Bad," TV Series)
  • Skylar Storm
    ("Mighty Med," TV Series)
  • Skylar Adams
    ("Alphas," TV Series)
  • Skylar Astin
    ("Pitch Perfect," Film Series)
  • Skylar
    ("Good Will Hunting," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Skylar?

The name Skylar means “scholar.” People named Skylar are often seen as intelligent, curious, and eager to learn, reflecting the name’s association with knowledge and education.

What Is the Origin of The Name Skylar?

The name Skylar has Dutch origins, derived from the surname Schuyler. It was originally used as a surname before becoming a popular first name in English-speaking countries.

Skylar Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Skylar in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#742021#872022#1072023
Top 3 Rankings#422015#422016#472017

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Skylar

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023107
(-20 from 2022)
2522
(-368 from 2022)
0.14418
202287
(-13 from 2021)
2890
(-453 from 2021)
0.16118
202174
(-10 from 2020)
3343
(-293 from 2020)
0.18660
202064
(-8 from 2019)
3636
(-413 from 2019)
0.20569
201956
(-7 from 2018)
4049
(-355 from 2018)
0.22067
201849
(-2 from 2017)
4404
(-331 from 2017)
0.23682
201747
(-5 from 2016)
4735
(-397 from 2016)
0.25064
201642
No change from 2015
5132
(-160 from 2015)
0.26510
201542
(+6 from 2014)
5292
(+515 from 2014)
0.27126
201448
(+25 from 2013)
4777
(+989 from 2013)
0.24418
201373
(+14 from 2012)
3788
(+440 from 2012)
0.19651
201287
(+58 from 2011)
3348
(+1187 from 2011)
0.17262
2011145
(+35 from 2010)
2161
(+440 from 2010)
0.11152
2010180
(+5 from 2009)
1721
(-51 from 2009)
0.08778
2009185
(+7 from 2008)
1772
(+22 from 2008)
0.08750
2008192
(-21 from 2007)
1750
(-309 from 2007)
0.08402
2007171
(-26 from 2006)
2059
(-293 from 2006)
0.09728
2006145
(+9 from 2005)
2352
(+111 from 2005)
0.11251
2005154
No change from 2004
2241
(+65 from 2004)
0.11042
2004154
(-10 from 2003)
2176
(-129 from 2003)
0.10784
2003144
(-3 from 2002)
2305
(-86 from 2002)
0.11488
2002141
No change from 2001
2391
(+47 from 2001)
0.12106
2001141
(-6 from 2000)
2344
(-159 from 2000)
0.11833
2000135
(-4 from 1999)
2503
(-10 from 1999)
0.12542
1999131
(+42 from 1998)
2513
(+782 from 1998)
0.12908
1998173
(+129 from 1997)
1731
(+778 from 1997)
0.08930
1997302
(+26 from 1996)
953
(+98 from 1996)
0.04992
1996328
(+58 from 1995)
855
(+170 from 1995)
0.04460
1995386
(+17 from 1994)
685
(+64 from 1994)
0.03565
1994403
(+53 from 1993)
621
(+74 from 1993)
0.03186
1993456
(+110 from 1992)
547
(+134 from 1992)
0.02774
1992566
(+53 from 1991)
413
(+49 from 1991)
0.02060
1991619
(-59 from 1990)
364
(-55 from 1990)
0.01790
1990560
(+683 from 1989)
419
(+292 from 1989)
0.02040
19891243
(+17 from 1988)
127
(+11 from 1988)
0.00637
19881260
(+42 from 1987)
116
(+10 from 1987)
0.00603
19871302
(+536 from 1986)
106
(+45 from 1986)
0.00566
19861838
(+1245 from 1985)
61
(+32 from 1985)
0.00331
19853083
(+791 from 1984)
29
(+9 from 1984)
0.00157
19843874
(+1010 from 1983)
20
(+6 from 1983)
0.00111
19834884
(+62 from 1982)
14
No change from 1982
0.00078
19824946
(-201 from 1981)
14
(-1 from 1981)
0.00077
19814745
(+1168 from 1980)
15
(+4 from 1980)
0.00084
19805913
(-820 from 1979)
11
(-2 from 1979)
0.00062
19795093
(+2558 from 1978)
13
(+6 from 1978)
0.00075
19787651
(-2119 from 1977)
7
(-4 from 1977)
0.00043
19775532
(+68 from 1976)
11
(+1 from 1976)
0.00067
19765600
(+886 from 1975)
10
(+2 from 1975)
0.00064
19756486
(+1193 from 1974)
8
(+2 from 1974)
0.00051
19747679
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00038
19730
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0.0000
19720
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0.0000
19710
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0.0000
19700
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19690
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19680
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19670
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American States Popularity Rankings for Skylar

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1122021#1182022#1412023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1352021#1492022#2142023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#552021#642022#882023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#542021#962022#802023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#272021#272022#552023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#382021#512022#592023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#942021#882022#1092023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#722021#922022#882023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#572021#542022#832023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#792021#792022#952023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#602021#602022#822023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#582021#942022#792023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#492021#912022#812023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#432021#472022#752023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#332021#1012022#762023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#252021#622022#592023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#972021#1042022#1272023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#472021#532022#332023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1062021#1202022#1312023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#122021#262022#242023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#442021#1182022#1302023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#902021#982022#982023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#892021#1162022#1172023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1772021#1522022#1812023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1032021#1562022#1222023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1322021#1432022#1562023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1402021#1502022#2392023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#592021#632022#672023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1802021#1622022#1512023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1142021#1742022#1302023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#792021#1062022#1012023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1432021#1672022#1522023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2142021#1292022#1672023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1702021#1332022#1512023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1372021#1652022#4032023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1632021#1992022#2382023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1582021#1792022#2332023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#432021#2222022#452023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#452021#402022#462023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1272021#1862022#1582023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2672021#3832022#2572023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#992021#1532022#1522023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#522021#1762022#1432023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2362021#952022#2032023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1732021#2102022#2762023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1392021#1632022#2612023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#802017#982018#2482020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1872018#1892020#1672021

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1242016#1212019#1282021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#632018#362020#912023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1282015#832018#1132021

Popularity Rankings for Skylar in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1292021#1062022#972023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1602021#1162022#2502023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1352021#1952022#1682023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1652019#1622020#1592021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2842021#2222022#3642023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2372021#2662022#3282023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6782020#5052021#4272022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4652022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Skylar a Name for Boys or Girls?

Skylar is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls. Its modern appeal and neutral sound make it suitable for any gender, emphasizing its versatility and broad acceptance.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Skylar

Skylar in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Skylar Grey (Singer-Songwriter, born 1986): An American singer, songwriter, and record producer celebrated for her collaborations with Eminem and Dr. Dre.
  • Skylar Diggins-Smith (Basketball Player, born 1990): An American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.
  • Skylar Astin (Actor, born 1987): An American actor and singer acclaimed for his roles in "Pitch Perfect" and "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
  • Skylar Stecker (Singer, born 2002): An American pop singer and actress recognized for her debut album "This Is Me."
  • Skylar Laine (Singer, born 1994): An American country singer who gained fame as a finalist on "American Idol" season 11.
  • Skylar Neese (Murder Victim, 1996–2012): An American teenager whose tragic murder case gained national attention.
  • Skylar Spence (Musician, born 1993): An American electronic musician and singer previously known as Saint Pepsi.
  • Skylar Kergil (YouTuber, born 1991): An American transgender activist, YouTuber, and musician renowned for documenting his transition.
  • Skylar Thomas (Soccer Player, born 1993): A Canadian professional soccer player who has played for various clubs in North America.
  • Skylar Tinker (Actress, born 2000): An American actress noted for her roles in independent films and television series.
  • Skylar Grey ("Skylar Grey," 2010 Album): An album by the American singer-songwriter known for her haunting vocals and introspective lyrics.
  • Skylar White ("Breaking Bad," 2008 TV Series): The wife of Walter White who becomes entangled in his criminal activities.
  • Skylar Storm ("Mighty Med," 2013 TV Series): A superhero who works with two teenage boys at a secret hospital for superheroes.
  • Skylar Adams ("Alphas," 2011 TV Series): A former FBI agent with the ability to enhance her senses and learn new skills quickly.
  • Skylar Astin ("Pitch Perfect," 2012 Film Series): An actor and singer who plays Jesse Swanson in the musical comedy series.
  • Skylar ("Good Will Hunting," 1997 Film): The girlfriend of Will Hunting, who encourages him to embrace his potential.
  • Skylar Stecker ("Skylar Stecker," 2015 Album): An album by the American singer and actress known for her pop and R&B style.
  • Skylar Diggins-Smith ("WNBA," 2013 Sports): A professional basketball player known for her outstanding skills and leadership on the court.
  • Skylar ("Skylar and Plux: Adventure on Clover Island," 2017 Video Game): A character in a 3D platform video game with vibrant and colorful worlds.
  • Skylar ("Skylines," 2020 Film): A character in the sci-fi action film series where humans and aliens must work together to save Earth.
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