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Skip

♂ Boy

Pronounced SKIP /ˈskɪp/High

Meaning: From the English nickname Skip/Skipper — from the Dutch schipper, 'a ship's captain; a master of a vessel'Low

In 30 seconds: A ship's captain; a skipper: Skip is a friendly English nickname. Crisp, breezy, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Dutch
MeaningFrom the English nickname Skip/Skipper — from the Dutch schipper, 'a ship's captain; a master of a vessel'
U.S. rank (2025)#6747 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1960
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,116

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196019302025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Skip comes from the English nickname Skip/Skipper — from the Dutch schipper, 'a ship's captain; a master of a vessel'. A crisp, breezy mid-century nickname-name (also used as a pet of names like Skipton). A friendly name (said 'SKIP').

In the U.S. it appears as a nickname. Rare as a formal name, a-ship's-captain at the root, and breezy.

Did you know? Skip comes from Skipper, from the Dutch schipper, 'a ship's captain' — a crisp, breezy nickname-name (the sportscaster Skip Bayless bears it; said 'SKIP').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Skip — nickname origin

Variations

SkipperSkp

Nicknames

Skipper

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Skip mean?

Skip is an English nickname — 'a ship's captain; a skipper' (from Dutch schipper).

How do you pronounce Skip?

It's said SKIP /ˈskɪp/ — one syllable.

Is Skip a boy or girl name?

Skip is a boy's name.

How popular is Skip?

Skip is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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