Holding steady.
Popularity of Skiler since 1989
Babies named Skiler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 35 | 42 |
| 2000s | 88 | 88 |
| 2010s | 41 | 29 |
| 2020s | 6 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Skiler is a modern spelling variant of Skyler, which itself comes from the Dutch surname Schuyler. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1992, during a period when invented respellings of established names became increasingly fashionable. Its peak year was 2006, when it saw its highest usage, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The trajectory has been stable since then, with a steady but low annual count. As a unisex name, Skiler has been used for both boys and girls, reflecting a broader trend of gender-neutral names ending in '-er'. It has not been strongly associated with any particular state, appearing sparingly across the country. The name's appeal lies in its familiar sound and modern, streamlined spelling.
Skiler is a modern respelling of the name Skyler, itself a variant of the Dutch surname Schuyler, which originally meant 'scholar' or 'shield' (from Middle Dutch schuylen, 'to hide' or 'to protect'). The name first appeared in the United States in the early 1990s and gained modest use in the 2000s, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Skyler and Skylar.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sky, Skye, Skil
Sibling names for Skiler
Names that share Skiler's style, for a brother or sister.
