Skye Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSKY / /skaɪ/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: from the sky; Scottish: cloud
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Skye is derived from the word for the sky in English. It is also associated with the Isle of Skye in Scotland, known for its natural beauty. The name has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is often used for girls. In recent years, it has seen a rise in usage among boys as well.
Trend Summary
Skye has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a boy's name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Skye was first seen in the United States in 1957. Skye has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Washington, New York, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Skye has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Skye (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 50 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 42 |
| 1987 | 45 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 77 |
| 1996 | 85 |
| 1997 | 82 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 69 |
| 2000 | 86 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 66 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 63 |
| 2007 | 71 |
| 2008 | 63 |
| 2009 | 74 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2011 | 56 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 55 |
| 2014 | 59 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 71 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 63 |