Chip
Chip: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /tอกสษชp/
Meaning and origin of Chip
- A diminutive of the male given names Christopher and Charles.
How popular is Chip?
Since 1880, 3,493 boys in the U.S. have been named Chip. Its highest rank for boys was #593 in 1962. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Chip FAQ
What does the name Chip mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Christopher and Charles.
How popular is the name Chip?
Since 1880, 3,493 boys in the U.S. have been named Chip. Its highest rank for boys was #593 in 1962. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Chip a boy or girl name?
Chip is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 3,493 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.