Skiler
Primarily a girl's name of Dutch origin with 170 recorded births. Also given to 164 boys.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and two syllables, Skiler hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1992, with 170 total recorded births.
Skiler is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Skiler is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Skiler is a girl's and boy's baby name of Dutch origin, a phonetic spelling of Schuyler, meaning 'scholar' or 'shield' — brought to America by Dutch settlers in the 17th century and now a distinctly American name.
Hamilton fans will recognize Schuyler as the surname of the Hamilton sisters. Skiler offers the most streamlined spelling of this scholastic, historically rich name — clean, modern, and unmistakably American.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Skiler's final sounds are active, energetic — often found in English occupational-style names. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Skiler breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Skiler's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Skiler has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 41 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 88 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 35 | — |
The Story of Skiler
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Skiler is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Skiler are most likely born between 1996 and 2016.
How rare is Skiler?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Skiler is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 88 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Skiler by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(22 years, 1992–2022)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | #15062 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18096 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11711 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10843 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14398 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19178 |
| 2010 | 5 | #19457 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19815 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12457 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17331 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8186 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11714 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18434 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10334 |
| 2002 | 7 | #13429 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10908 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7971 |
| 1999 | 9 | #10227 |
| 1998 | 7 | #12250 |
| 1997 | 8 | #10691 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Skiler as a Boy's Name
Skiler is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 164 recorded births since 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2022