Chipper
Every Chipper since 1945 — 458 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chipper
Chipper is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,880 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 458 American babies have been named Chipper. Its peak came in 2021, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Chipper stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chipper year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,880 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,961 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,624 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,460 |
| 2021 | 24 | #4,267 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,886 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,195 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,358 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,032 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,853 |
| 2015 | 7 | #9,747 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,366 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,943 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,895 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,806 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #11,750 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,580 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,855 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,283 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,963 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,193 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,393 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,317 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,289 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,223 |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,558 |
| 1950 | 7 | #3,073 |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,785 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chipper in 2025?
Chipper ranked #6,880 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chipper?
458 babies have been named Chipper in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chipper most popular?
Chipper peaked in 2021, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Chipper a boy or girl name?
Chipper is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chipper rising or falling?
Chipper is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.