Masculine dossier · first seen 1930

Skip

Resurgent Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1960
Peak births
105
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer

Quick answers about Skip

How many people are named Skip?

An estimated 1,498 living Americans are named Skip.

How rare is Skip?

Skip is very rare among babies today, with 13 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 87.6% from its 1960 peak.

How old is the typical Skip?

The median age of a living American named Skip is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 69 years old.

Is Skip still popular?

Yes — Skip is currently rising in popularity, with 13 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 6.1× higher than the previous decade.

Where is Skip most common?

Skip has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 2.0× more often than the national baseline.

1930Peak 19602025
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Peak year
1960
Decline from peak
87.6%
2025
13
All-time
2,116