Skye
Meaningfrom the Isle of Skye · Scottish
- US rank
- #529
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #367 in 2014
569 babies were named Skye in the US in 2025. It has dropped 64 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1952–2025
US births per million boys, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Skye you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Skye
Skye McCole Bartusiak
American actress (1992-2014)
Choose Skye and your child shares a first name with Skye McCole Bartusiak, an American actress. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Skye, like who?” Skye McCole Bartusiak's Wikipedia article is available in 30 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Skye McCole Bartusiak on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,825 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Skye, 569 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Skye would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySkye first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #367.
- TrendSkye has slipped 64 places over the last five years and now sits at #529. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedSkye is most popular in Hawaii, where it ranks #92, followed by Utah (#330) and Indiana (#345). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Skye means “from the Isle of Skye”. Our records link it to Celtic and English roots.
About the name Skye
Skye is a girl name of Celtic and English origin meaning “from the Isle of Skye”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-kye”. US birth records list Skye for girls from 1952 to 2025, in 68 of those 74 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #367 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #529, with 569 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.6 | 280,702 girls |
| 1960s | 3.1 | 323,625 girls |
| 1970s | 42 | 24,010 girls |
| 1980s | 83 | 12,055 girls |
| 1990s | 215 | 4,648 girls |
| 2000s | 363 | 2,755 girls |
| 2010s | 426 | 2,348 girls |
| 2020s | 417 | 2,397 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 71,994 boys |
| 1980s | 22 | 46,468 boys |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,120 boys |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,609 boys |
| 2010s | 32 | 31,124 boys |
| 2020s | 36 | 27,791 boys |
More Celtic girl names
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Quinn · descendant of Conn
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Olive · olive tree
Questions about the name Skye
What does the name Skye mean?
Skye means “from the Isle of Skye” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Skye?
Skye has Celtic, English roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Skye a boy or girl name?
Skye is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Skye?
Skye ranked #529 for US girls in 2025, given to 569 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#367).