Chip
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #593 in 1962
24 babies were named Chip in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,591 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1942–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Chip you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chip, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chip would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChip first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1962, when it ranked #593. Today it's #4,249, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendChip has slipped 1,591 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Chip
Chip is a boy name of English and German origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-hip”. US birth records list Chip for boys from 1942 to 2025, in 77 of those 84 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #593 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 | 94,675 boys |
| 1950s | 38 | 26,378 boys |
| 1960s | 63 | 15,944 boys |
| 1970s | 34 | 29,499 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 67,159 boys |
| 1990s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 416,667 boys |
| 2010s | 8.9 | 112,360 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 46,948 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Chip
What is the origin of the name Chip?
Chip has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Chip a boy or girl name?
Chip is a boy name.
How popular is the name Chip?
Chip ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#593).