Boy · #10,895 in 2026

Skeet

Name: Popularity of the name Skeet in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Skeet, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,895

Peak Rank

#3,021 (1950)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

2003

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#3021

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Skeet

Skeet first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1950, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 7 Skeets were born — ranking #3,021 that year. As of 2026, Skeet ranks #10,895 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Skeets have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Skeet

Phonetically similar names — useful when Skeet is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Skeat
Skeete
Skete
Skate
Scott
Scout
Skit
Scoot
Scot
Scat
Sket
Skied

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skeet

What does the name Skeet mean?

Skeet is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Skeet in 2026?

In 2026, Skeet ranks #10,895 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Skeet most popular?

Skeet reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #3,021 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Skeet a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Skeet is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Skeet?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Skeet include Bosie, Malone, Coleridge. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Skeet

Skeet is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Skeet's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #3,021. Use the chart and map above to compare Skeet's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.