Chip

Chip - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Chip at a glance

Chip is ranked #3811 among boy baby names in 2021, with 5 births in 2021. It peaked in 1962 at #623 and first appeared on the charts in 1951.

Rank in 2021
#3811
Births in 2021
5
Peak year
1962 (#623)
First appeared
1951
Popularity
1 in 301,319 boys
Visitor rating
2.3/5 (6 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Chip appeared on the charts for the first time in 1951 on position #1567. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Chip and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Chip? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Chip. The baby boy name Chip was given to 5 baby boys in 2021, ranking #3811 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 301,319 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Chip peaked in popularity 64 years ago in 1962 on position 623.



Famous with this name

Chip
Chip Selby
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How would you rate Chip, 1-5?

Rating: 2.3/5 (6 recent votes)


Chip is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Chip is currently topping the baby name charts in Michigan at position #1,175 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,175.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Chip is where you live.


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Chip origin and meaning

Chip is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Chip, pop culture references for the name Chip and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Chip

We've found the following names that sound similar to Chip, sorted by popularity.

Coby / Chevy / Cove / Cobe / Cobi / Cobey / Covey / Chief / Cosby / Chaffee /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20213811
20203735
19812027
19781242
19771455
19761810
19721393
1971926
1970834
1969943
1968875
1967918
1966828
1965689
1964626
1963649
1962623
1961634
1960728
1959660
1958846
1957866
1956764
1955836
1954879
19531082
19521148
19511567

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Michigan1175

Even more about Chip


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Chip a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Chip?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1962
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Chip
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 301,319
Letter count 4
Syllable count 1
Year first discovered 1951
2021 births +5

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