Schylar
A unique feminine name blending the elements "sky" and "air".
Name Census estimates that about 336 living Americans carry the first name Schylar. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 67.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Schylar today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Schylar births was 1998 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Schylar. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
336
~ 1 in 1,020,102 Americans
Peak year
1998
29 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2010 SSA rank
#10,560
Tracked since 1986
Gender
Gender distribution for Schylar
Schylar is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 343 total registrations, 111 (32.4%) were male and 232 (67.6%) were female.
Schylar as a male name
- Ranked #10,560 in 2010
- 7 male births in 2010
- Peak: 1998 (13 births)
Schylar as a female name
- Ranked #14,112 in 2016
- 7 female births in 2016
- Peak: 1996 (18 births)
Popularity
Schylar: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Schylar from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 174 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Schylar by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Schylar during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Schylar
The name Schylar is a modern invented name that does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin. It is a variant spelling of the English name Skylar, which is derived from the Dutch word "schilderen," meaning "to paint" or "to color." The Dutch word itself comes from the Old English word "scelian," meaning "to divide" or "to separate."
One of the earliest known uses of the name Schylar can be traced back to the late 20th century, when it began to gain popularity as a gender-neutral name in the United States and other English-speaking countries. However, there are no significant historical references or recorded instances of the name prior to this time.
While the name Schylar does not have a long historical lineage, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times. One such person is Schylar Ellison, an American artist and photographer known for her work exploring themes of identity and representation. She was born in 1992 and has exhibited her work in various galleries across the United States.
Another notable individual named Schylar is Schylar Smidley, an American actress and model who has appeared in several television shows and films. She was born in 1994 and is best known for her role in the TV series "Switched at Birth."
In the field of sports, there is Schylar Bredfeldt, an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She was born in 1994 and played college basketball at the University of California, Berkeley.
Additionally, Schylar Killingsworth is an American musician and singer-songwriter known for her work in the indie rock genre. She was born in 1989 and has released several albums and EPs throughout her career.
Finally, Schylar Noel is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Schylar Noel Collection." She was born in 1985 and has been recognized for her innovative designs and sustainable fashion practices.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Schylar in recent times, but it is worth noting that the name is still relatively uncommon and does not have a deeply rooted historical or cultural significance.
People
Schylar + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Schylar as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Schylar: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Schylar?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 336 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Schylar going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,020,102 US residents.
Is Schylar a common name?
We classify Schylar as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 343 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Schylar most popular?
The single biggest year for Schylar was 1998, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Schylar is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Schylar a female name?
Yes, 67.6% of people registered as Schylar in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.