Chipper
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,900 in 1964
12 babies were named Chipper in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,948 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1945–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Chipper you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chipper, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chipper would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChipper first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1964, when it ranked #1,900. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChipper is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 322,581 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendChipper has slipped 1,948 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Chipper
Chipper is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-per”. US birth records list Chipper for boys from 1945 to 2025, in 47 of those 81 years. Its best year was 1964, when it ranked #1,900 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.7 | 602,410 boys |
| 1950s | 3.2 | 313,480 boys |
| 1960s | 4.0 | 248,139 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 636,943 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 2,000,000 boys |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 512,821 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 884,956 boys |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 206,612 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,226 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 Chipper
What is the origin of the name Chipper?
Chipper has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Chipper a boy or girl name?
Chipper is a boy name.
How popular is the name Chipper?
Chipper ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1964 (#1,900).