An estimated 86,380 living Americans are named Skylar.
How rare is Skylar?
Skylar is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,818 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 65.7% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Skylar?
The median age of a living American named Skylar is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 21 years old.
Is Skylar still popular?
Somewhat. Skylar has been declining since its 2015 peak and registered 1,818 births in 2025.
Where is Skylar most common?
Skylar has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 3.4× more often than the national baseline.
1974Peak 20152025
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
65.7%
2025
1,818
All-time
87,442
Diaspora map
Skylar broke out in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and West Virginia (1995) and became over-represented in 36 states over 16 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and West Virginia, 1995 · over-represented in 36 states over 16 years
