Chip

Boy name

Chip has been given to 3,493 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It peaked in 1962.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,493

Peak year

1962 (171 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1942

10-year trend

▲ +71%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chip.

3,480 babies since 1900

3,516 babies since 1880

3,531 babies since 1945

3,423 babies since 1919

3,402 babies since 1954

3,593 babies since 1925

3,600 babies since 1885

3,601 babies since 1916

How popular is the name Chip?

Chip has been given to 3,493 babies in the U.S. since 1942. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chip peak?

Chip peaked in 1962, when 171 babies were given the name.

Is Chip a girl or boy name?

Chip is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Chip are boys).

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