Boy · #8,115 in 2026

Skipper

Current Rank
#8,115
Peak Rank
#1,366 (1962)
Total Babies
824
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#13584
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Skipper

Skipper first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1937, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 33 Skippers were born — ranking #1,366 that year. As of 2026, Skipper ranks #8,115 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 824 Skippers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Skipper

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

  • Scupper
  • Scooper
  • Skip
  • Skippy
  • Sipper
  • Skippers
  • Skippered
  • Sippar
  • Scare
  • Supper
  • Scepter
  • Sceptre

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skipper

What does the name Skipper mean?
Skipper is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1937. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Skipper in 2026?
In 2026, Skipper ranks #8,115 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Skipper most popular?
Skipper reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #1,366 that year with 33 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Skipper most popular?
Skipper has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Skipper.
Is Skipper a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Skipper is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Skipper?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Skipper include Adriano, Demir, Tilford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Skipper

Skipper is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 824 births in the dataset. Skipper's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #1,366. Use the chart and map above to compare Skipper'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.