Sky

A familiar Old Norse name with steady appeal.

Girl's name| Also boysOld NorseDeclining Also a pet name
#828 43in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Sky Crater (a crater in Thule, Arrokoth, Kuiper Belt, Solar System)

Sky is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, from the Old Norse ský meaning "cloud" — though in modern English usage it refers to the vast expanse of atmosphere above the earth. It is a nature name of extraordinary openness and possibility.

Sky has a clean, uncluttered beauty that appeals to parents who want a nature name without the ornate quality of longer options. It sits alongside Wren, Rain, and Fern as part of the minimalist nature-name movement, and works well for both boys and girls.

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Popularity Over Time

Sky climbed 205 spots in the last 20 years — from #1033 to #828.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sky
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,827
2010s3,230
2000s2,491
1990s1,337
1980s367
1970s208
1950s5

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(56 years, 19582024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sky
YearBirthsRank
2024330#828
2023359#785
2022396#737
2021405#712
2020337#806
2019337#810
2018315#863
2017335#817
2016366#776
2015367#774
2014385#727
2013296#873
2012314#851
2011263#977
2010252#999
2009253#1031
2008266#997
2007272#987
2006251#1023
2005262#946

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Sky as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Sky has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 4,101 births since 1953.

#1702
Current rank
4,101
Total births
2014
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Sky be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Sky is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #828. As a boy's name, it ranks #1702.

Sky has two lives

Sky, the baby name
#828girls
9,465 babies
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Sky, the pet name
#154pet name
694 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19582024) · Methodology