Chip
boy name#4249 in 2025Chip entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #593 in 1962, ranks #4249 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1942–2025
#4249
rank today
#593
peak (1962)
24
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #1809 |
| 1950s | #898 |
| 1960s | #712 |
| 1970s | #1200 |
| 1980s | #2234 |
| 1990s | #6099 |
| 2000s | #10399 |
| 2010s | #6283 |
| 2020s | #3290 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Chip has been most popular in MI, TX.
Living bearers
About 2,900 people named Chip are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chip alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chip in 2025?
- Chip ranks #4249 among US boy names in 2025, with 24 babies given the name.
- When was the name Chip most popular?
- Chip peaked in 1962, reaching #593 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Chip with classmates?
- Chip will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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