Chandler
Chandler is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Candlemaker or trader in candles.
Origin and history
Chandler originated as an English occupational surname derived from Old French, referring to a maker or seller of candles. It gained significant popularity as a masculine given name in the United States during the late 20th century, influenced in part by popular media.
Popularity in the United States
36,507 babies in the United States have been named Chandler since 1880. It ranks #599 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #640.
States where it is most popular
- GA (9.2 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- NC (6.1 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 17 |
| 1910-1920 | 193 |
| 1920-1930 | 278 |
| 1930-1940 | 219 |
| 1940-1950 | 205 |
| 1950-1960 | 230 |
| 1960-1970 | 393 |
| 1970-1980 | 712 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,418 |
| 1990-2000 | 12,970 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,226 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,174 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,472 |
Famous people named Chandler
- Chandler Riggs: Actor
- Chandler Stephenson: Ice Hockey Player
- Chandler Parsons: Basketball Player
Nicknames
Chan
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Old French word 'chandelier', which referred to a candle maker or candle seller.
- The name experienced a notable rise in mainstream popularity during the 1990s.