Find out how popular the first name Skeeter has been for the last 20 years (from 1974 to 1993) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Skeeter by gender

Based on the last 20 years of data, Skeeter is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 90% of people named Skeeter being male.

For the most recent data in 1993, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Skeeter.

The history of the first name Skeeter

The name Skeeter is believed to have originated as a nickname derived from the word "mosquito". The etymology likely stems from the Southern American English pronunciation of the word mosquito, which often drops the initial consonant sound, resulting in "skeeter".

Historically, the name Skeeter was commonly used as a playful or affectionate nickname for individuals, particularly those from the Southern United States. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a diminutive form of more formal given names.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Skeeter can be found in the novel "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, published in 1884. In the book, a character named "Skeeter" is mentioned, albeit as a minor character.

Skeeter has been used as a given name for several notable individuals throughout history. One such individual was Skeeter Webb (1909-1986), an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1932 to 1949.

Another famous bearer of the name Skeeter was Skeeter Miller (1919-1963), an American country music singer and songwriter who had several hit songs in the 1950s and early 1960s, including "You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry" and "The Humpty Dump".

Skeeter Bonanno (1923-1999) was an American professional golfer who competed on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s. He won two PGA Tour events during his career and was inducted into the Connecticut Golf Hall of Fame.

In the literary world, Skeeter Kell was the pen name of American author and journalist Sarah Cunningham (1923-2005). She wrote several novels, including "The Lie" and "The Rebels", which explored themes of Southern culture and society.

Skeeter Blanken (1909-1984) was a notable American football player and coach. He played as a halfback for the University of Southern California and was later the head coach of the Los Angeles Dons, a professional American football team in the All-America Football Conference.

While the name Skeeter has its roots as a nickname, it has been adopted as a given name in its own right, particularly in the Southern United States. Its playful and informal nature has contributed to its enduring use over the decades, becoming a part of the cultural and linguistic heritage of the region.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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