Skylene
A feminine name meaning "beautiful cloud" or "lovely sky".
Name Census estimates that about 108 living Americans carry the first name Skylene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Skylene today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Skylene births was 2013 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Skylene. 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
108
~ 1 in 3,173,651 Americans
Peak year
2013
13 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,364
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Skylene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Skylene from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 46 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Skylene 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 Skylene 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 Skylene
The name Skylene is a relatively modern invention, with no known origins in ancient languages or cultures. It appears to be a creative combination of the word "sky" and the suffix "-lene," which is often associated with names of a feminine nature.
Despite its recent coinage, the name Skylene has gained some popularity in certain regions, particularly in parts of North America and Europe. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the late 20th century, although specific details surrounding its initial usage are scarce.
While there are no historical references to the name Skylene in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it has been embraced by a small number of individuals over the past few decades. Here are five notable examples of people who have borne the name Skylene throughout history:
1. Skylene Johnson (born 1979) is a Canadian artist and sculptor known for her intricate metal sculptures inspired by nature.
2. Skylene Roberts (1962-2021) was an American philanthropist and activist who dedicated her life to advocating for children's rights and education.
3. Skylene Williamson (born 1988) is a British author and poet, whose works often explore themes of identity, love, and self-discovery.
4. Skylene Sawyer (born 1975) is an Australian environmentalist and conservationist, renowned for her efforts in protecting endangered species and promoting sustainable living.
5. Skylene Parker (1991-2018) was an American musician and singer-songwriter known for her soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.
While the name Skylene may not have a rich historical tapestry like some more traditional names, its unique and whimsical nature has captured the imagination of parents and individuals seeking a distinctive moniker that evokes the beauty and vastness of the sky.
People
Skylene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Skylene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Skylene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Skylene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 108 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Skylene 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 3,173,651 US residents.
Is Skylene a common name?
We classify Skylene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Skylene most popular?
The single biggest year for Skylene was 2013, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Skylene is about 17 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 Skylene in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Skylene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Skylene 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.
Is Skylene still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Skylene 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 Skylene 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 Skylene?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Skylene on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.