Holding steady.
Popularity of Skie since 1987
Babies named Skie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Skie is a modern respelling of Skye, itself a name taken from the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1987, reflecting the late 20th-century trend of nature-inspired and place names. Skie's peak year was 1999, and its usage has remained stable since then, never reaching the top 1000. Though statistically rare, the name has a light, airy feel, likely influenced by the word 'sky' and the scenic island. As a creative variant, it fits alongside other modern spellings like Skylee or Sky.
Skie is almost certainly an alternate spelling of the name Skye, which is taken from the name of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The island's name is of debated origin, possibly from Old Norse ský 'cloud' or Gaelic sgiath 'winged'. As a given name, Skye gained popularity in the late 20th century, and Skie emerged as a creative variant. The name has been used since at least 1987, primarily for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Skie
Names that share Skie's style, for a brother or sister.
