Skylyn
2025 SSA
About Skylyn
Skylyn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the late 20th century, blending the popular nature-inspired element "Sky" with the trendy "-lyn" suffix that appears in names like Brooklyn and Madelyn. The name evokes images of openness, freedom, and limitless possibilities. Skylyn began appearing on American baby name charts in the early 2000s, gaining modest popularity as part of the trend toward created names with contemporary sounds. Its appeal lies in its fresh, airy quality and distinctive sound. While not among the top-ranked names, Skylyn continues to appeal to parents seeking modern names with natural associations and a unique but recognizable structure.
Pronounced SKY-lin.
As of October 2026, Skylyn ranked #4741 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2803 in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,803 | 62 | 34.7 |
| 2015 | #2,842 | 62 | 34.7 |
| 2016 | #3,180 | 52 | 29.3 |
| 2017 | #3,136 | 52 | 30.1 |
| 2018 | #2,997 | 55 | 32.3 |
| 2019 | #3,032 | 54 | 32.2 |
| 2020 | #3,992 | 36 | 22.3 |
| 2021 | #4,400 | 32 | 19.5 |
| 2022 | #4,778 | 29 | 17.7 |
| 2023 | #3,373 | 48 | 29.9 |
| 2024 | #3,737 | 41 | 25.3 |
| 2025 | #4,741 | 29 | 18 |
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