Skylar is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #328 in 1996 with 855 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 5,294 births ranking #42. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 2,050 girls born was named Skylar. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.