Scyler
Of unknown origin, potentially a variant spelling of "Skyler".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Scyler. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Scyler today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Scyler births was 1997 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Scyler. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Scyler. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1997
6 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,330
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Scyler
Scyler is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 12 (70.6%) were male and 5 (29.4%) were female.
Scyler as a male name
- Ranked #10,330 in 2001
- 6 male births in 2001
- Peak: 1997 (6 births)
Scyler as a female name
- Ranked #17,115 in 2000
- 5 female births in 2000
- Peak: 2000 (5 births)
Popularity
Scyler: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Scyler from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 11 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Scyler 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 Scyler 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 Scyler
The name Scyler is an English variant of the German name Schuyler, which is derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning "scholar" or "teacher." The origin of the name can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word "schuyl," meaning "shelter" or "hiding place," and the suffix "-er," indicating an occupation or a person associated with something.
The earliest recorded use of the name Scyler dates back to the late 17th century in the American colonies, particularly in New York and New Jersey. One of the most notable figures bearing this name was Philip Schuyler (1733-1804), a prominent American Revolutionary War general and statesman. He played a crucial role in the defense of northern New York and was later elected as a U.S. Senator from New York.
Another historical figure with the name Scyler was Eugene Schuyler (1840-1890), an American diplomat and scholar. He served as the United States Consul General in Constantinople and later as the Minister to Serbia and Greece. Schuyler was also an accomplished linguist and authored several works on Central Asian history and culture.
In the realm of literature, Scyler Ingram (1908-1995) was an American writer and poet known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. His works explored themes of African American identity and the experience of living in the United States during the early 20th century.
Scyler Dalton (1943-2008) was a Canadian artist and sculptor renowned for his large-scale public art installations. His works can be found in various cities across Canada, including Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal.
Scyler Borglum (1866-1941) was an American sculptor best known for his work on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. He was a member of the Borglum family of artists and played a significant role in the early stages of the iconic sculpture's creation.
While the name Scyler has its roots in German and Dutch origins, it has gained popularity as a unique and distinctive name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States and Canada. The name's historical associations with notable figures in various fields, from military and politics to art and literature, add to its richness and cultural significance.
People
Scyler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Scyler 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
Scyler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Scyler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Scyler 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Scyler a common name?
We classify Scyler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Scyler most popular?
The single biggest year for Scyler was 1997, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Scyler is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Scyler in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Scyler a male name?
Yes, 70.6% of people registered as Scyler in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Scyler still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Scyler in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Scyler can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Scyler?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.