How old is someone named Skyler?
The average Skyler is 21 years old.
Half of all living Skylers are between 13 and 28.
When was Skyler popular?
Skyler was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2000, and dropped away. That's why most Skylers are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 31 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 58 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 284 | 260 |
| 1980s | 3,935 | 3,700 |
| 1990s | 17,753 | 17,000 |
| 2000s | 24,260 | 24,000 |
| 2010s | 17,768 | 18,000 |
| 2020s | 5,450 | 5,400 |
How many Skylers are still alive?
About 68,000 Skylers are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 70,000 babies named Skyler since 1954.
Nearly every Skyler ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Skyler?
About half of living Skylers are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 21%
- Gen Z 54%
- Gen Alpha 25%
Is Skyler an old name?
Not really. Skyler is younger than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Skyler will be 41 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Skyler a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Skylers are women and 60% are men.
The women average 19 and the men 23.
Names the same age as Skyler
NAME TWIN
Skyler's name twin is Mackenzie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mackenzie's age curve is the closest match to Skyler's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Skyler
How old is the average Skyler?
The average Skyler in the US is 21 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Skyler?
About 68,000 Skylers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 70,000 babies given the name since 1954.
When was the name Skyler most popular?
In 2000, when about 2,800 baby boys were named Skyler.
Is Skyler a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 54% of living Skylers are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Skyler a boy or girl name?
Both. 40% of living Skylers are women and 60% are men. The women average 19 and the men 23.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this