Find out how popular the first name Skylynn has been for the last 36 years (from 1988 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Skylynn by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Skylynn is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 163 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Skylynn.

The history of the first name Skylynn

The given name Skylynn is a modern invention that combines the English word "sky" with the feminine name Lynn. It does not have origins in any particular language or culture, but rather is an example of a recent trend in creating unique sounding names by blending words and name elements.

While the name itself is new, the word "sky" has origins tracing back to the Proto-Germanic "skijaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "skey-" meaning "to cover or conceal." This root is also related to words like "shi'our" in Hebrew and "skeut" in Greek. The name Lynn derives from various place names of Celtic origin, often referring to a waterfall or pool.

There are no known historical or literary references to the name Skylynn specifically, as it is a modern construction. However, some of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be found in birth records from the late 20th century in the United States.

Due to the name's recent origins, there are few notable historical figures who have borne it. However, a few examples include:

Skylynn Floyd, an American reality TV personality who appeared on the show "16 and Pregnant" in 2010.

Skylynn Black, an American former pornographic actress active in the 2000s.

Skylynn Miller, an American singer and songwriter who released her debut album "Skylynn" in 2015.

Skylynn Ford, an American artist and illustrator known for her children's book illustrations in the 2010s.

Skylynn Humphries, a Canadian actress and model who has appeared in various TV shows and films since the early 2000s.

While the name Skylynn is a modern creation, it reflects the broader trend of combining familiar word elements to create unique and distinctive names. Its popularity has grown in recent decades, though it remains a relatively uncommon name overall.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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