How Many People Are Named Skye?

26,528

people in the United States are named Skye

1 in 12,628 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1578

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0079%

Of US population

Peak Year

2014

946 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Modern)
Pronunciation: SKIE
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the name of the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland. It is sometimes considered a variant of SKY.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
89.3%
Male
10.7%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 18.0 years old

Young (<30) 22,292
84%
Adult (30–60) 4,150
15.6%
Senior (>60) 86
0.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1952 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,265
Texas 1,890
New York 1,708
Florida 1,641
Pennsylvania 929
Ohio 743
Georgia 742
Michigan 741
Illinois 717
New Jersey 618

💡 Fun Facts About "Skye"

  • 705 babies were named Skye in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2014
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1952
  • Most popular in California

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