Skylar is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #3684 in 2025 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 5 births ranking #3315. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 54,387 boys born was named Skylar. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Skylar is a polished modern unisex name with a surname background, though many people now also hear a sky association in it. It feels current, brisk, and flexible.
The name became popular through the trend for surname names, then broadened because its sound fit the rising taste for airy, modern names. That dual identity is part of its appeal.