Skyler
Skyler is a unisex name of Dutch origin meaning “Scholar, shelter”, pronounced SKY-ler. It ranked #671 in the United States in 2025, given to 422 babies, and peaked at #250 in 2000. Common nicknames: Sky.
How popular is Skyler in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Skyler mean, and where does it come from?
Skyler is a respelling of Schuyler, a Dutch surname meaning scholar or, in another reading, one who gives shelter, carried to New York by settlers of New Netherland — Philip Schuyler was a Revolutionary general, and his daughters have since become the subject of a musical. The phonetic spelling took over in the twentieth century, pulled toward the word sky. American records hold it from 1975; it entered the top thousand in 1990 and peaked in 2000, used for both sexes.
How is Skyler used around the world?
Skyler is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.
TypeUnisex name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Skyler?
Famous People Named Skyler
- Skyler Samuels — American actress
- Skyler Gisondo — American actor
- Philip Schuyler — American Revolutionary War general, in the Dutch spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Skyler mean?
Skyler is a unisex name of Dutch origin meaning "Scholar, shelter." Skyler is a respelling of Schuyler, a Dutch surname meaning scholar or, in another reading, one who gives shelter, carried to New York by settlers of New Netherland — Philip Schuyler was a Revolutionary general, and his daughters have since become the subject of a musical. The phonetic spelling took over in the twentieth century, pulled toward the word sky.
How do you pronounce Skyler?
Skyler is pronounced SKY-ler. Common variations include Schuyler, Skylar, Skyller.
Is Skyler a unisex name?
Yes, Skyler is traditionally a unisex name. Popular nicknames include Sky.