Skipper Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
99% Masculine / 1% Feminine
Meaning:
Skipper means 'captain' or 'shipmaster', symbolizing leadership and a love for the sea.
Meaning of the Name Skipper
Skipper is an English occupational name derived from the word 'skippere', meaning 'captain' or 'shipmaster'. It originated as a title given to the master of a ship. The name Skipper often symbolizes leadership, strength, and expertise in navigation. It can also reflect a love for the sea and a adventurous nature.
Popularity of the Name Skipper
The popularity for the name Skipper peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 33 births, which ranked number 3,395 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Skipper had the most female births in 2022 with 6, which ranked number 13,527 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1962 with 33, which ranked number 1,366 out of 4,628 male names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Skipper
Popularity of Skipper by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Skipper. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Skipper in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Skipper is a great pick!
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