US Popularity:12387
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Dutch
Meaning:Skipper; Sea captain
The baby name you’ve been looking for is just a hop, skip, and a jump away. This charming and fun name is masculine and of English origin, meaning “skipper” or “sea captain.” It was originally a nickname derived from the Dutch word schipper, which means “skipper,” which might encourage your little one to sail the seven seas. With a name like Skip, rest assured your bundle of joy will make your heart skip a beat!

Skip Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Skip is currently #12387 in U.S. births
Boy:Skip is currently #5282 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#12387
in 2022
+ 3659
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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