Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Skylene since 1981
Babies named Skylene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Skylene is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, a time when inventive, melodious names were gaining appeal. Its composition suggests a blend of the aspirational word 'sky' with the popular '-lene' suffix seen in names like Kylene and Madeline, though it remains a rare choice. The name reached its peak popularity in 2013, when it ranked 11,932, indicating that even at its height it was uncommon; today it is given to roughly 1 in 229,610 girls, a rate that has held relatively steady. Skylene has not recorded any significant presence in any U.S. state's top-name lists, underlining its status as a niche, individualized choice. For parents seeking a distinctive, lyrical name without deep historical roots, Skylene offers a blank slate.
Skylene appears to be a modern invented name, likely formed from the phonetic elements 'sky' and the popular suffix '-lene' (as in Madeline or Kylene). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, reflecting a trend of melodic, feminine-sounding coinages. The name has never been widespread and is rare in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sky, Lena
Sibling names for Skylene
Names that share Skylene's style, for a brother or sister.
