Skip
boy name#6446 in 2025Skip entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #752 in 1960, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1930–2025
#6446
rank today
#752
peak (1960)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3322 |
| 1940s | #1495 |
| 1950s | #911 |
| 1960s | #1137 |
| 1970s | #1840 |
| 1980s | #3301 |
| 1990s | #7078 |
| 2000s | #11472 |
| 2010s | #10598 |
| 2020s | #7133 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Skip are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Skip alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Skip in 2025?
- Skip ranks #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Skip most popular?
- Skip peaked in 1960, reaching #752 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Skip with classmates?
- Skip will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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