Cheerful, lively, or a woodworker
Originally used as a nickname for a cheerful or energetic person, it is derived from the English word 'chipper.' It can also relate to the occupation of a woodworker or someone who chips wood. As a given name, it remains rare and is often used as a familiar diminutive.
Less common today
Chipper isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,273 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major League Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman
The young boy protagonist's dog · The Adventures of Chipper
