Girls name · California
Skylar in California
In SSA data for California, 5,802 babies are named Skylar across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1985. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #256 most popular girls name, with 131 born.
Popularity over time
Skylar in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | #2451 |
| 1991 | 30 | #1018 |
| 1996 | 63 | #575 |
| 2002 | 173 | #252 |
| 2008 | 107 | #412 |
| 2014 | 289 | #141 |
| 2019 | 293 | #119 |
| 2025 | 131 | #256 |
Skylar had its most births in California in 2015, when 320 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in California came in 2019, at #119.
Skylar started at #2451 in 1985 and finished at #256 in 2025 on the girls list in California, with a high of #119 in 2019 and a low of #2563 in 1986.
Mississippi gave Skylar its highest national rank, #5, in 2018. See Skylar in every state →
How popular is Skylar in California?
In SSA data for California, 5,802 babies are named Skylar across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1985. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #256 most popular girls name, with 131 born.
How many babies are named Skylar in California?
California recorded 131 births of babies named Skylar in 2025.
What is the rank of Skylar in California?
Skylar ranked #256 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.