Declining since 2017, #1,548 for girls today.
Popularity of Skylynn since 1988
Babies named Skylynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 208 |
| 2000s | 734 |
| 2010s | 1,558 |
| 2020s | 834 |
Meaning & origin
Skylynn is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1988. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when it ranked highest, and it has been declining since 2017. Currently, Skylynn ranks 1548 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 11818 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Indiana, Michigan, and Georgia, reflecting its strongest regional appeal in the Midwest and Southeast. As a compound of 'sky' and the suffix '-lynn', it fits a trend of nature-inspired names with soft endings. Though a recent creation, Skylynn has carved out a small but enduring place in the American naming landscape.
Skylynn is a modern coinage, formed from the word sky and the popular feminine suffix -lynn (a variant of Lynn). It first appeared in the United States in 1988, during a period when compound names with nature themes and -lynn endings were fashionable. The name does not have deeper historical roots and is primarily an American invention.
Where Skylynn is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sky, Lynn
Sibling names for Skylynn
Names that share Skylynn's style, for a brother or sister.
