Skyler
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The name Skyler or Skylar; is a modern spelling of the surname, or the male first name, Schuyler which is now often used as a given name in the United States. Schuyler is referred to as a "scholar" in German language. The surname Schuyler was originally introduced in America by 17th century settlers arriving in New York. It became a given name in honor of prominent members of the New York family, such as Philip Schuyler
, and so became the given name of Schuyler Colfax
, the 17th Vice President of the United States.
The spelling Skylar was the 479th most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 171st most common name for girls born there in 2007. The spelling Skyler was the 271st most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 374th most popular name for girls. The spelling Schuyler last ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States in 1994, when it was at 974th place on the charts.
Philip Schuyler
Philip John Schuyler was a general in the American Revolution and a United States Senator from New York. He is usually known as Philip Schuyler, while his son is usually known as Philip J. Schuyler.-Early life:...
, and so became the given name of Schuyler Colfax
Schuyler Colfax
Schuyler Colfax, Jr. was a United States Representative from Indiana , Speaker of the House of Representatives , and the 17th Vice President of the United States . To date, he is one of only two Americans to have served as both House speaker and vice president.President Ulysses S...
, the 17th Vice President of the United States.
The spelling Skylar was the 479th most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 171st most common name for girls born there in 2007. The spelling Skyler was the 271st most common name for boys born in the United States in 2007 and the 374th most popular name for girls. The spelling Schuyler last ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States in 1994, when it was at 974th place on the charts.
Given names
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- namesake character from a 1940s and 50s radio and television program - Skyler White - name of a character from TV series Breaking BadBreaking BadBreaking Bad is an American television drama series created and produced by Vince Gilligan. Set and produced in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Breaking Bad is the story of Walter White , a struggling high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with advanced lung cancer at the beginning of the series...