Skip

Boy name

Skip has been given to 2,116 babies in the U.S. since 1930. It peaked in 1960.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,116

Peak year

1960 (105 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1930

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Skip — alternate spellings parents actually use.

8,722 babies since 1935

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Skip.

2,148 babies since 1914

2,080 babies since 1910

2,155 babies since 1899

2,030 babies since 1895

2,208 babies since 1880

2,016 babies since 1915

2,009 babies since 1914

2,229 babies since 1939

How popular is the name Skip?

Skip has been given to 2,116 babies in the U.S. since 1930. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Skip peak?

Skip peaked in 1960, when 105 babies were given the name.

Is Skip a girl or boy name?

Skip is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Skip are boys).

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