Is Skylark a boy's or girl's name?

Skylark is primarily a girl's name.

When was Skylark most popular?

Skylark reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Skylark?

Skylark is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2022. Its peak was in 2022.

Skylark

An uncommon Old English pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameOld EnglishNot ranked recently Also a pet name

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Meaning & Origin

Skylark is a girl's baby name of Old English origin, from the name of the singing bird known for its high, soaring flight and beautiful song — a poetic nature name.

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Popularity Over Time

Skylark has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Skylark
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#17420	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Skylark
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2022	5	#17420	—

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

Skylark has two lives

Skylark, the baby name

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Skylark, the pet name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2022–2022) · Methodology