Chandler Unisex

Popularity: #598 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationCHAN-dler / /ˈtʃændlər/

English; French

Meaning

English: 'candle maker'; French: 'to sing'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Chandler originated as an occupational surname in England, referring to someone who made or sold candles. It gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century. The name has also been associated with the French word for 'to sing', adding a lyrical quality to its appeal. Chandler has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and television.

Trend Summary

Chandler has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Chand
  • Chandy

International Variants

  • Chandlar (English)

Famous people named Chandler

Chandler Bing is a fictional character from the television show 'Friends', known for his sarcastic humor.

Chandler Parsons is a professional basketball player who played in the NBA.

Chandler Hallow is a YouTuber known for his appearances on the channel MrBeast.

Chandler Jones is a professional American football player known for his defensive skills.

Fictional characters named Chandler

Chandler Bing from 'Friends' is a central character known for his wit and humor.

Chandler from 'The Last of Us' is a character in the video game series, contributing to the narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chandler was first seen in the United States in 1900. Chandler has ranked as high as #281 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Chandler has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chandler (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 29
10%
TX 27
9%
NC 24
8%
FL 18
6%
OH 16
5%
TN 16
5%
AL 14
5%
KY 14
5%
LA 14
5%
SC 14
5%
OK 13
4%
NY 11
4%
CA 11
4%
IL 8
3%
MO 8
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19005
19076
19096
19115
191218
19139
191422
191524
191626
191728
191825
191936
192039
192126
192237
192325
192426
192527
192627
192728
192822
192921
193014
193128
193218
193325
193429
193525
193620
193723
193814
193923
194011
194115
194224
194323
194420
194518
194622
194732
194819
194921
195023
195122
195217
195316
195424
195523
195626
195732
195822
195925
196028
196131
196228
196331
196431
196527
196634
196750
196850
196983
1970103
197199
197294
197358
197445
197566
197666
197748
197863
197970
198066
198170
198290
198388
1984118
1985120
1986142
1987199
1988224
1989301
1990396
1991468
1992554
1993661
1994704
19951,856
19962,186
19971,796
19981,952
19992,395
20002,131
20011,792
20021,417
20031,270
20041,130
2005870
2006753
2007675
2008608
2009579
2010524
2011615
2012598
2013675
2014730
2015732
2016654
2017595
2018567
2019480
2020490
2021459
2022432
2023390
2024348