Chalmer
Chalmer is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Chamberlain; officer in charge of a household or private chamber.
Origin and history
Chalmer is an archaic masculine name derived from an occupational surname referring to a chamberlain or official manager of a household. Historical records show it was used occasionally in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but it has become extremely rare today. It carries an antique, vintage character typical of surname-derived given names.
Popularity in the United States
1,427 babies in the United States have been named Chalmer since 1880. It ranks #3294 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (32.2 %)
- OH (25.1 %)
- PA (25.1 %)
- MO (10.3 %)
- IN (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 40 |
| 1900-1910 | 57 |
| 1910-1920 | 326 |
| 1920-1930 | 391 |
| 1930-1940 | 249 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 75 |
| 1960-1970 | 54 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 6 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Chalmer derives from the Old French word 'chamberleng', which originated from Germanic roots referring to a room or chamber administrator.
- Most US birth records for Chalmer date back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.