Girls name · California
Skylar in California
Skylar was the 256th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 131 babies named Skylar that year. Since 1985, California families have named 5,802 babies Skylar.
Popularity over time
Skylar in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 | 2451st |
| 1991 | 30 | 1018th |
| 1996 | 63 | 575th |
| 2002 | 173 | 252nd |
| 2008 | 107 | 412th |
| 2014 | 289 | 141st |
| 2019 | 293 | 119th |
| 2025 | 131 | 256th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 2451st in 1985 to 256th in 2025.
The most babies named Skylar in California in a single year was 320, in 2015. Its best showing was 119th among girls names in 2019.
Across the country, Skylar reached its best rank of 5th in Mississippi (2018). See Skylar in every state →
How popular is Skylar in California?
Skylar was the 256th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 131 babies named Skylar that year. Since 1985, California families have named 5,802 babies Skylar.
How many babies are named Skylar in California?
In 2025, 131 babies were named Skylar in California. The most babies named Skylar in California in a single year was 320, in 2015.
What is the rank of Skylar in California?
Skylar ranked 256th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 119th among girls names in 2019.
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.