Holding steady.
Popularity of Skyeler since 1985
Babies named Skyeler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 11 |
| 1990s | 52 | 43 |
| 2000s | 59 | 56 |
| 2010s | 11 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Skyeler is a modern respelling of Skyler, which itself traces back to the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar'. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1991, the name experienced its peak popularity in 2000, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable, rising and falling only slightly over the decades. While no top states are recorded for this spelling, the variant Skyler is particularly common in states like Alaska and Wyoming. The -er ending gives it a contemporary, surname-like feel that fits alongside other unisex names popular in the 2000s, such as Avery and Quinn.
Skyeler is a variant spelling of Skyler, which itself derives from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'protector'. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, influenced by the unisex appeal of names like Skyler and Taylor. Its first recorded year in U.S. Social Security data is 1991, and it peaked in 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sky, Skye
Sibling names for Skyeler
Names that share Skyeler's style, for a brother or sister.
