Boy · #6,250 in 2026

Skippy

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

Current Rank

#6,250

Peak Rank

#1,464 (1950)

Total Babies

219

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1933

First Year

1980

Last Year

1950

Peak Year

#1464

Peak Rank

219

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Skippy

Skippy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1933, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1950, when 25 Skippys were born — ranking #1,464 that year. As of 2026, Skippy ranks #6,250 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 219 Skippys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Skippy

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

Scopy
Skip
Skipped
Scooby
Skipper
Skips
Skimpy
Sippy
Scabby
Scoby
Scobie
Sippi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Skippy

What does the name Skippy mean?

Skippy is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1933. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Skippy in 2026?

In 2026, Skippy ranks #6,250 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Skippy most popular?

Skippy reached its peak popularity in 1950, ranking #1,464 that year with 25 babies given the name.

Is Skippy a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Skippy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Skippy include Dannon, Jerame, Termaine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Skippy

Skippy is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1933 and has accumulated 219 births in the dataset. Skippy's peak popularity came in 1950 when it ranked #1,464. Use the chart and map above to compare Skippy'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.