Skippy
Pronunciation: [ sk-IHP-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Skippy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 133 babies have been named Skippy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Skippy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,497 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,497
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Skippy
Skippy is a boy name .
Skippy is currently ranked #42,497 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Skippy include Ski, Skip, Skipy, Skipie, Sky, Skie, and Skikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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