Schuyler means scholar or shelter — from the Dutch. The Schuyler family IS one of the most important in American history — Hamilton's Schuyler Sisters. The name IS the most authentically Dutch-American. Two syllables of the most important American family, Hamilton's-Schuyler-Sisters, and Dutch scholar.
The Schuylers ARE one of the most important families.Hamilton's Schuyler Sisters — maximum Broadway.Two syllables with a refined, Dutch sound: SKY-ler.Schuy and Ler are both embedded.The most authentically Dutch-American name.
The Schuylers ARE one of the most important American families. Hamilton's Sisters — Broadway.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Dutch; Schuyler family; Hamilton.
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Today
Schuyler remains a beloved choice, ranking #6135 in the US. 5,465 babies have been named Schuyler since 1880.
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How popular is Schuyler?
1993peak year
Schuyler has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #6135), with about 31 babies named Schuyler each year. In 1993, 129 babies received the name (ranked #950). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 5,465.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Schuyler's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — scholarly seeking. People named Schuyler tend to be refined, important, and gifted at being the most important Dutch-American family.
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Most important Dutch-American family
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Hamilton-Sisters
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Scholar-shelter
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Refined-Dutch
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Broadway-maximum
S1
C3
H8
U3
Y7
L3
E5
R9
Sum: 39 → Life path 3
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Personality of Schuyler
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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