Girls name · Illinois
Skylar in Illinois
Skylar was the 125th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 75 babies named Skylar that year. Since 1988, Illinois families have named 3,265 babies Skylar.
Popularity over time
Skylar in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 | 1496th |
| 1994 | 26 | 453rd |
| 1999 | 87 | 174th |
| 2004 | 95 | 162nd |
| 2010 | 47 | 281st |
| 2015 | 201 | 48th |
| 2020 | 151 | 57th |
| 2025 | 75 | 125th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 1496th in 1988 to 125th in 2025.
The most babies named Skylar in Illinois in a single year was 218, in 2016. Its best showing was 39th among girls names in 2017.
Across the country, Skylar reached its best rank of 5th in Mississippi (2018). See Skylar in every state →
How popular is Skylar in Illinois?
Skylar was the 125th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 75 babies named Skylar that year. Since 1988, Illinois families have named 3,265 babies Skylar.
How many babies are named Skylar in Illinois?
In 2025, 75 babies were named Skylar in Illinois. The most babies named Skylar in Illinois in a single year was 218, in 2016.
What is the rank of Skylar in Illinois?
Skylar ranked 125th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 39th among girls names in 2017.
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.