Chip
A diminutive of the male given names Christopher and Charles.
Every Chip since 1942 — 3,493 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chip
Chip is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,274 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 3,493 American babies have been named Chip. Its peak came in 1962, when 171 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chip stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chip year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | #4,274 |
| 2024 | 36 | #3,282 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,579 |
| 2022 | 43 | #2,928 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,082 |
| 2020 | 47 | #2,665 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2,701 |
| 2018 | 31 | #3,549 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,256 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,602 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,054 |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,920 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,837 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #11,075 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,245 |
| 2008 | 5 | #12,858 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,057 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,907 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,749 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,179 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,614 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,460 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,085 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,004 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,180 |
| 1980 | 47 | #1,381 |
| 1975 | 29 | #1,714 |
| 1970 | 91 | #846 |
| 1965 | 109 | #715 |
| 1960 | 133 | #681 |
| 1955 | 96 | #746 |
| 1950 | 35 | #1,223 |
| 1945 | 17 | #1,638 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Chip
- Chip Taylor Singer · b. 1940
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chip mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Christopher and Charles.
How popular is the name Chip in 2025?
Chip ranked #4,274 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chip?
3,493 babies have been named Chip in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chip most popular?
Chip peaked in 1962, when 171 newborns received the name.
Is Chip a boy or girl name?
Chip is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chip rising or falling?
Chip is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chip?
Well-known people named Chip include Chip Taylor (singer).