Skye is an English name of Scottish origin that means "from the cloud". It is derived from the Old Norse word "Skogr", which means "wood" or "forest". The name Skye was popularized by the Isle of Skye, a beautiful island in Scotland known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. Although it has been traditionally associated with males, Skye can also be used as a female name. It is often spelled with an "e" at the end to differentiate between the name and the Scottish island.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Skie has seen a varying number of births per year in the United States over the past three decades.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the number of babies named Skie ranged from a low of 5 births in 1994 to a high of 24 births in 1999. The years 1996 to 1997 saw consistent popularity with 8 births each year.
Throughout the 2000s, the name Skie maintained a steady presence, with an average of around 10 births per year. However, there were notable spikes in popularity during certain years, such as 2004 and 2005 when there were 13 births each year.
The late 2000s and early 2010s saw a slight decrease in the number of babies named Skie, with an average of around 8 births per year. However, there was another spike in popularity in 2015 with 12 births.
More recently, from 2017 to 2022, the name Skie has seen a consistent but low level of popularity, with an average of around 6 births per year.
In total, over the course of these years, there were 306 babies named Skie born in the United States. Despite fluctuations in popularity, the name Skie has maintained a steady presence among baby names in the country.