Declining since 2015, #529 for girls today.
Popularity of Skye since 1952
Babies named Skye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 57 | 7 |
| 1960s | 56 | 0 |
| 1970s | 635 | 226 |
| 1980s | 1,440 | 397 |
| 1990s | 3,852 | 643 |
| 2000s | 6,708 | 652 |
| 2010s | 7,453 | 605 |
| 2020s | 4,061 | 373 |
Meaning & origin
Skye is a stylish, place-inspired name that has been in use since the mid-20th century, first recorded in the U.S. in 1952. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, when it ranked notably higher, but has since been in a gradual decline, falling for the past decade. As of 2025, Skye sat at rank 529, given to about 1 in every 2,825 baby girls. The name is most common in Hawaii, Utah, and Louisiana, reflecting a broad but niche appeal. Its straightforward spelling and pronounced 'skye' sound make it a distinctive yet accessible choice, fitting alongside names like Olivia and Isla.
Skye is taken directly from the name of the Isle of Skye, the largest island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's name is of uncertain origin; it may be derived from the Old Norse 'sky' meaning 'cloud' or the Gaelic 'scíath' meaning 'winged'. As a given name, Skye came into use in the latter half of the 20th century, initially in Scotland and England before spreading to other English-speaking countries.
Where Skye is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Skye” around the world
Where Skye lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
15
babies in 2025
New Zealand
22
babies in 2025
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Sky
Sibling names for Skye
Names that share Skye's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ainsley, Isla, Rowan, Cameron, Wren, Fawn, Iona, Jade, Joie, Rayn, Rayne, Sol, Starla, Starr, Stormy, Aeris, Autum, Cyan, Raine, Raye, Rayven, Spring, Sumer, Sunday, Sunnie, Teal, Tequila, Toi, Windy, Amour, Angell, Any, Bay, Breezy, July, Mc, Mysti, Oasis, Rainbow, Rainn, Rainy, Season, Sha, Sole, Whisper, Aluna, Chae, Islay, Luxe, Pebble, Rainee, Rox, Sundee, Sway, Tawn, Thy, Aqua, Sundi, Azuree, Ceilidh, Chey, Day, Eilidh, Fey, Linnet, Snoh, Storme, Summar, Sunset, Teale
Brothers: Finn, Lachlan, Duncan, Angus, Callum, Ace, Cove, Dax, Kai, Kairo, Kit, Stone, Tye, Blayze, Chazz, Cru, Dash, Ether, Jae, Jet, Kal, Kee, Kipp, Krue, Laird, Lake, Nile, Race, Reef, Seven, Terran, Tiger, Trae, Aero, Artist, Blu, Bodi, Bruin, Cage, Canton, Chay, Cheyne, Dael, Daxx, Hawk, Kipling, Koe, Kove, Kru, Lyfe, Phi, Shyne, Soul, Sun, Taz, Tri, Trip, Tyjae, Brae, Chaze, Dak, Dj, Dvante, Dyland, Jaz, Kin, Koy, Laker, Mackay, Mj, Reyn, Ryzen, Saw, Shadoe, Shine, Tay, Tige, Truu, Tyan, Tyde, Koast, Aires, Bridge, Caz, Cha, Cyree, Dejay, Drae, Dune, Fue, Jontue, Luv, Luxx, Lynk, Mckinnon, Nix, Pax, Rad, Rett, Ryze, Sly, Smokey, Spike, Stylez, Sye, Syer, Syier, Syx, Treu, Trig, Tyri, Vue
Names like Skye
Names whose popularity has moved with Skye's over the last 50 years.
