Skip
A male given name from Old Norse.
Every Skip since 1930 — 2,116 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skip
Skip is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,747 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1930, 2,116 American babies have been named Skip. Its peak came in 1960, when 105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Skip stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skip year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,747 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,778 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,622 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,107 |
| 2021 | 10 | #8,077 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,968 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,643 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9,540 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,964 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,707 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,905 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,929 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,967 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #13,073 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 7 | #7,068 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,573 |
| 1980 | 29 | #1,957 |
| 1975 | 26 | #1,876 |
| 1970 | 29 | #1,610 |
| 1965 | 46 | #1,103 |
| 1960 | 105 | #756 |
| 1955 | 71 | #883 |
| 1950 | 43 | #1,084 |
| 1945 | 28 | #1,266 |
| 1940 | 8 | #2,834 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,084 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,474 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Skip
- Skip James Musician · 1902–1969
- Skip Barber Racing driver · b. 1936
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Skip mean?
A male given name from Old Norse.
How popular is the name Skip in 2025?
Skip ranked #6,747 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skip?
2,116 babies have been named Skip in the United States since 1930, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skip most popular?
Skip peaked in 1960, when 105 newborns received the name.
Is Skip a boy or girl name?
Skip is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Skip rising or falling?
Skip is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Skip?
Well-known people named Skip include Skip James (musician), Skip Barber (racing driver).