Unisex · #7,638 in 2026

Skeeter

Current Rank
#7,638
Peak Rank
#3,400 (1978)
Total Babies
126
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,174 (13 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,400 (126 total)
👦As Boy Name
1950
First Year
1993
Last Year
1978
Peak Year
#3400
Peak Rank
126
Total Count
19
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1971
First Year
1975
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#7174
Peak Rank
13
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Skeeter

As a girl name

Skeeter first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 7 Skeeters were born — ranking #7,174 that year. As of 2026, Skeeter ranks #7,174 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Skeeters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Skeeter first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1950, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 11 Skeeters were born — ranking #3,400 that year. As of 2026, Skeeter ranks #7,638 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 126 Skeeters have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Skeeter

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

  • Scooter
  • Scatter
  • Skater
  • Skitter
  • Scouter
  • Scoter
  • Scutter
  • Skeet
  • Seater
  • Skier
  • Scudder
  • Skeeters

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skeeter

What does the name Skeeter mean?
Skeeter 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 Skeeter in 2026?
In 2026, Skeeter ranks #7,638 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Skeeter most popular?
Skeeter reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #3,400 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Skeeter a unisex name?
Yes — Skeeter is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 9% of Skeeters assigned female and 91% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Skeeter?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Skeeter include Wessley, Cochise, Donyale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Skeeter

Skeeter is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 126 births in the dataset. Skeeter's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #3,400. Use the chart and map above to compare Skeeter'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.