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Skeet

Boy name · English

Skeet is an English boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • GenerationSkeet peaked in 1950, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Skeet you'd meet today is about 75 years old.
  • HistorySkeet first shows up in US birth records in 1950, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 75 years since.
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hello, little Skeet

US births per million boys, 1950–2025

024195019602003
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Skeet

Skeet is a boy name of English origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Skeet

What is the origin of the name Skeet?

Skeet is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Oliver (“olive tree”), Henry (“ruler of the home”), James (“supplanter”) and William (“resolute protector”).

Is Skeet a boy or girl name?

Skeet is a boy name.

How popular is the name Skeet?

Skeet is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2003. It peaked at #3,021 in 1950, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Skeet?

Skeet is an English boy name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.