Skippy
A boy's name of Old English origin with 219 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nickname given to people of Australian origin by the British.
Skippy is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, from the English word "skip," an informal, energetic name suggesting lightness, playfulness, and a bounding, carefree quality. As a nickname-name, it was popular in the mid-20th century American tradition of informal, cheerful names.
Skippy carries the irrepressible, playful energy of names that seem to arrive with a bounce. Most famous as the brand name of peanut butter (1932) and a beloved Australian TV kangaroo, Skippy radiates warmth and good humor — a name for someone who takes the lightness in life seriously.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Skippy's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Skippy follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Skippy's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Skippy has 25+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1933.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 23 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 98 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 71 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 15 | — |
The Story of Skippy
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1950, Skippy is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Skippy are most likely born between 1940 and 1960.
How rare is Skippy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Skippy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1933, peaked in the 1950s with 98 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Skippy by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(25 years, 1933–1980)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | #7157 |
| 1976 | 7 | #4860 |
| 1963 | 5 | #4550 |
| 1962 | 8 | #3273 |
| 1961 | 5 | #4577 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4531 |
| 1959 | 7 | #3571 |
| 1958 | 5 | #4431 |
| 1957 | 9 | #2998 |
| 1956 | 7 | #3504 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2733 |
| 1954 | 7 | #3422 |
| 1953 | 6 | #3751 |
| 1952 | 15 | #2066 |
| 1951 | 7 | #3321 |
| 1950 | 25 | #1496 |
| 1949 | 15 | #2014 |
| 1948 | 8 | #2980 |
| 1947 | 14 | #2155 |
| 1946 | 10 | #2521 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1933–1980