Chip

Chip is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 36 boys in the United States.

Chip at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Chip

Chip belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Chip first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #593 in 1962, and in 2024 36 babies received the name — 3,469 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chip in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#593 in 1962
Peak year
1962
Babies named Chip in 2024
36
Total since 1880
3,469

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chip mean?

The meaning of Chip is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Chip a boy or girl name?

Chip is a boy name. In 2024, 36 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chip?

Chip comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Chip?

Chip first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #593 in 1962, and 36 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].