Is Sky a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Sky is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #630 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Sky Unisex

Popularity: #630 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSKY / /skaɪ/

English; Old Norse

Meaning

English: sky; Old Norse: cloud

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sky has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. It is often associated with nature and the open sky, symbolizing freedom and expansiveness. The name can also reflect a modern trend towards nature-inspired names for children.

Trend Summary

Sky has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

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Famous people named Sky

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Fictional characters named Sky

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Sibling Suggestions

Skye Luna Rain Breeze Jade Wren

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sky was first seen in the United States in 1958. Sky has ranked as high as #964 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Sky has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sky (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	50	18%
FL	33	12%
NY	32	12%
TX	28	10%
PA	13	5%
GA	13	5%
NJ	11	4%
IN	9	3%
NC	9	3%
TN	7	3%
MD	7	3%
WA	7	3%
IL	7	3%
AZ	6	2%
MA	6	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1958	5
1970	6
1971	6
1972	18
1973	13
1974	16
1975	25
1976	22
1977	27
1978	36
1979	39
1980	30
1981	27
1982	30
1983	26
1984	21
1985	27
1986	14
1987	57
1988	66
1989	69
1990	92
1991	77
1992	90
1993	100
1994	110
1995	128
1996	160
1997	177
1998	188
1999	215
2000	214
2001	222
2002	252
2003	273
2004	226
2005	262
2006	251
2007	272
2008	266
2009	253
2010	252
2011	263
2012	314
2013	296
2014	385
2015	367
2016	366
2017	335
2018	315
2019	337
2020	337
2021	405
2022	396
2023	359
2024	330