Skip
Skip is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
To leap, spring, or skipper (ship captain).
Origin and history
Skip originated in English as a vocabulary word derived from Middle English and Old Norse roots meaning to leap or spring. It was long used as an informal nickname, often for a captain or skipper, before becoming a given name. In the United States, it enjoyed modest mid-20th-century usage but remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
2,116 babies in the United States have been named Skip since 1880. It ranks #2805 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1858.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.5 %)
- OH (9.9 %)
- MI (8.6 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 296 |
| 1950-1960 | 667 |
| 1960-1970 | 518 |
| 1970-1980 | 260 |
| 1980-1990 | 187 |
| 1990-2000 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 45 |
| 2020-2029 | 69 |
Famous people named Skip
- Skip Bayless: Sports Journalist, TV Host
- Skip Homeier: Actor
Fun facts
- Skip often originated as a shortened nickname for 'skipper', meaning the captain of a vessel.
- The verb skip traces back to Middle English 'skippen', which was likely influenced by Old Norse roots.