Unisex nameCurrently #480 in the USSteady
Skye
//ˈskaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20144 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Skye's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Skye's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Skye |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 41 |
| 1972 | 62 |
| 1973 | 68 |
| 1974 | 93 |
| 1975 | 96 |
| 1976 | 106 |
| 1977 | 115 |
| 1978 | 101 |
| 1979 | 161 |
| 1980 | 141 |
| 1981 | 144 |
| 1982 | 155 |
| 1983 | 147 |
| 1984 | 115 |
| 1985 | 124 |
| 1986 | 158 |
| 1987 | 285 |
| 1988 | 284 |
| 1989 | 284 |
| 1990 | 359 |
| 1991 | 346 |
| 1992 | 348 |
| 1993 | 364 |
| 1994 | 366 |
| 1995 | 426 |
| 1996 | 481 |
| 1997 | 639 |
| 1998 | 590 |
| 1999 | 576 |
| 2000 | 652 |
| 2001 | 658 |
| 2002 | 698 |
| 2003 | 793 |
| 2004 | 806 |
| 2005 | 811 |
| 2006 | 803 |
| 2007 | 752 |
| 2008 | 686 |
| 2009 | 701 |
| 2010 | 700 |
| 2011 | 680 |
| 2012 | 760 |
| 2013 | 773 |
| 2014 | 946 |
| 2015 | 915 |
| 2016 | 867 |
| 2017 | 809 |
| 2018 | 794 |
| 2019 | 810 |
| 2020 | 712 |
| 2021 | 803 |
| 2022 | 824 |
| 2023 | 756 |
| 2024 | 705 |
Skye through the decades
- Skye peaked in 2014, when 946 babies were named Skye in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Skye has risen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Skye currently ranks #480 in the US and is holding steady.