NAME PROFILE
Chip
Chip is a diminutive form of Charles, meaning 'free man.' It has a cheerful, casual vibe and is often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,493 |
| Gender | Male (33% / 67%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1951 |
| Most recent | 2021 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 25%CA — 24%GA — 19%OH — 18%FL — 15%
Notable People
Chip Gaines (Television personality, co-host of *Fixer Upper*) · Chip Kelly (American football coach) · Chip Foose (Automotive designer and television personality) · Chipmunk (Rapper and musician) · Chip Esten (Actor and musician)
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