Skip
2025 SSA
About Skip
Skip is a casual, spirited masculine name that originated as a nickname rather than a formal given name. Traditionally, it emerged as a diminutive for various names, particularly Christopher, but also for Richard, Skipper, or other names. The name evokes a carefree, energetic personality—someone who might 'skip' through life with enthusiasm. Skip gained some popularity in mid-20th century America, particularly during the 1950s-60s, reflecting the era's fondness for friendly, approachable nicknames as standalone names. While rarely used as a birth name today, it retains nostalgic charm and continues to be used as a nickname. The name carries associations with youthfulness, informality, and an unpretentious American sensibility.
Pronounced SKIP.
As of October 2026, Skip ranked #6747 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #756 in 1960.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Skip on lists
Famous Skips
- Skip Marley
Jamaican singer,songwriter, grandson of Bob Marley
- Alexander Lee "Skip" Spence
Canadian,American musician of Moby Grape
- Harry Christopher "Skip" Caray
American sportscaster
- Louis Leo "Skip" Holtz
American college football coach
- Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James
American blues singer
- Donald Ralph "Skip" Ewing
American country music singer
- Clyde "Skip" Battin
American musician of The Byrds
- Joseph Howard "Skip" Hinnant
American actor
- George Vincent "Skip" Homeier
American actor
- Ronald Harry "Skip" Prokop
Canadian drummer of band Lighthouse
- Clarence Alexander "Skip" Scarborough
American songwriter
- John Skipper "Skip" Woods
American screenwriter
- Jared Michael "Skip" Schumaker
American baseball player
- Daniel 'Skip' Sahyounie
Australian YouTuber of The Janoskians
Skip in pop culture
- Skip Taylor
character in "Sims" series
- Skip Ricter
character in Pixar's "Cars"
- "My Dog Skip
" book by Willie Morris and film
- Skip
demon on TV's "Angel"
- Skips
yeti on animated series "Regular Show"
- Coach Skip
character in the movie 'Fantastic Mr Fox'