Boy nameCurrently #3,272 in the USRising
Chip
//ˈtʃɪp//
1 syllablePeak year: 19634 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chip's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chip's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chip |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 29 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1950 | 35 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 47 |
| 1953 | 62 |
| 1954 | 70 |
| 1955 | 96 |
| 1956 | 111 |
| 1957 | 96 |
| 1958 | 93 |
| 1959 | 138 |
| 1960 | 133 |
| 1961 | 164 |
| 1962 | 171 |
| 1963 | 171 |
| 1964 | 162 |
| 1965 | 109 |
| 1966 | 84 |
| 1967 | 75 |
| 1968 | 76 |
| 1969 | 84 |
| 1970 | 91 |
| 1971 | 83 |
| 1972 | 57 |
| 1973 | 55 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 29 |
| 1976 | 39 |
| 1977 | 53 |
| 1978 | 76 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 31 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 39 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 36 |
Chip through the decades
- Chip peaked in 1963, when 171 babies were named Chip in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Chip has risen 440% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Chip currently ranks #3,272 in the US and is on the rise.