Skylor is of American origin, derived from the combination of 'Sky', meaning 'heavenly body' or 'atmosphere', and 'Lor', which often serves as a diminutive suffix. This name gained prominence in the late 20th century and early 21st century, particularly in the United States. It is considered unisex but is more commonly used for females.
The name Skylor experienced a peak in popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s, with a significant rise from 17 births in 1988 to 64 births in 1998. However, it began to decline afterwards, reaching its lowest point recently with only 8 births in both 2020 and 2021. Overall, there have been 1053 babies named Skylor between 1981 and 2021.