Skipper

Pronunciation: [ sk-IHP-er ]

Girl Name #24,851 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Skipper is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sk-IHP-er.

Parents who love the name Skipper often also consider Skip, Skippy, Skipper .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #24,851
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ski Sky Skiie Skipie

Also a Boy Name

Skipper is also used as a boy name, ranked #30738.

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Similar Names

Skip Skippy Skipper Skeet Skeeter Skye Sky Skyler

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skipper

Is Skipper a boy or girl name?

Skipper is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24851. As a boy name, it is ranked #30738. Skipper is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Skipper?

Skipper is pronounced sk-IHP-er.

How popular is the name Skipper?

Skipper is currently ranked #24851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Skipper?

Common nicknames for Skipper include Ski, Sky, Skiie, and Skipie.

Is Skipper a common or rare name?

Skipper is an uncommon name, ranked #24851 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Skipper

Skipper is a girl name .

Is Skipper a boy or girl name? Skipper is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,851 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,738. Skipper is more commonly used as a girl name.

Skipper is currently ranked #24,851 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Skipper include Ski, Sky, Skiie, and Skipie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.