Skye is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1765 in 2010 with 85 recorded births. This places Skye in the top 12% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 86 births ranking #1447. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 22,570 boys born was named Skye. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Skye is a clean nature and place name with a bright open feel. It is often heard as sky-related, even though the historical route is through the Scottish island name.
The name became popular because it sounds airy and modern while remaining grounded in a real place. Its simple shape helped it fit the rise of short unisex and landscape-style names.