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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Skylark — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Skylar|Skylarmarie
EnglishGirl→ Stable

Skylark

SKY-lark · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17420 in 2022

Peak: #17420 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17420 in 2022

Peak: #17420 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning40

Basic meaning documented; limited historical record.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
NatureModernWhimsical2-syllableBird NameUnisex-leaning GirlContemporaryRisingLiterary Feel
Character
free-spirited naturesoaring ambitionmelodious voicelight-hearted joyboundless optimism
STRONG
High confidence

Skylark is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Skylark at a Glance
Meaning:A small songbird with a melodious call, symbolizing freedom, joy, and natural beauty.
Language root:English · Old English
Peak rank:#17420 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Skyler◈Skye◈Lark◈Starling◈Raven◈
Similar Style
Wren◈Lark◈Meadow◈River◈Sage◈Hazel
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Skylark
Wren◈Sage◈River◈IvyAtlas◈Rowan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Skylark · Overview
Summary

Skylark is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Nature · Modern · Whimsical character
Skylark carries a ethereal, playful, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
skylark.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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