Masculine dossier · first seen 1942
Chip
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1962
Peak births
171
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Chip
How many people are named Chip?
An estimated 2,800 living Americans are named Chip.
How rare is Chip?
Chip is very rare among babies today, with 24 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 86% from its 1962 peak.
How old is the typical Chip?
The median age of a living American named Chip is approximately 58 years, with most bearers falling between 45 and 65 years old.
Is Chip still popular?
Yes. Chip is holding steady, with 24 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Chip most common?
Chip has its strongest geographic signal in Georgia, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1942Peak 19622025
Peak year
1962
Decline from peak
86%
2025
24
All-time
3,493