Girl · #11,223 in 2026

Ski

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

Skis are runners, attached to the user's feet, designed to glide over snow. Typically employed in pairs, skis are attached to ski boots with ski bindings, with either a free, lockable, or partially secured heel. For climbing slopes, ski skins can be affixed to the base of each ski to prevent them from sliding backwards.

Current Rank

#11,223

Peak Rank

#9,482 (2002)

Total Babies

124

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

2022

Last Year

2002

Peak Year

#9482

Peak Rank

124

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ski

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Further information: History of skiing Old wooden skis with leather bindings Skis appeared before the wheel , with the oldest wooden skis found in Russia (c. 6300–5000 BCE), Sweden (c. 5200 BCE) and Norway (c. 3200 BCE) respectively. These early skis were not designed for recreation or speed; their sole purpose was to keep the user on top of the snow, as when hunting or at war . Early skis were generally accompanied by a walking stick to help the user maintain balance. Nordic ski technology was adapted during the early 20th century to enable skiers to turn at higher speeds. New ski and ski bin

The Story of Ski

Ski first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 10 Skis were born — ranking #9,482 that year. As of 2026, Ski ranks #11,223 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 124 Skis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ski

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

Skie
Skee
Scie
Schi
Skea
Sski
Sqi
Sky
Ska
Skye
Sku
Scow

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ski

What does the name Ski mean?

How popular is Ski in 2026?

In 2026, Ski ranks #11,223 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Ski most popular?

Ski reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #9,482 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Ski a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Ski?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ski include Emer, Lendy, Alece. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ski

Ski is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 124 births in the dataset. Ski's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #9,482. Use the chart and map above to compare Ski'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.