Skipper
Every Skipper since 1937 — 841 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skipper
Skipper is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,797 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 841 American babies have been named Skipper. Its peak came in 1962, when 33 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 Skipper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skipper year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2025 | 5 | #16,939 | 6 | #11,797 |
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| 2022 | 6 | #15,075 | — | — |
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| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,315 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,420 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,451 |
| 1975 | — | — | 16 | #2,626 |
| 1970 | — | — | 20 | #2,047 |
| 1965 | — | — | 23 | #1,666 |
| 1960 | — | — | 27 | #1,577 |
| 1955 | — | — | 15 | #2,126 |
| 1950 | — | — | 22 | #1,608 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,228 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,421 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Skipper in 2025?
Skipper ranked #11,797 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skipper?
841 babies have been named Skipper in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skipper most popular?
Skipper peaked in 1962, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Skipper a boy or girl name?
Skipper is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Skipper rising or falling?
Skipper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.