Chapman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAP-mən / /ˈtʃæp.mən/English; Occupational
Meaning
English: chapman (merchant or trader); Occupational: seller of goods
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Chapman originated in England as an occupational name for a merchant or trader. It was commonly used during the Middle Ages when trade was a vital part of society. The name reflects the importance of commerce in historical communities. Over time, it has also been adopted as a given name.
Trend Summary
Chapman has seen a steady but modest presence in U.S. naming trends.
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Famous people named Chapman
Chapman Taylor is a prominent British architect recognized for his work in urban design and architecture.
Fictional characters named Chapman
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chapman was first seen in the United States in 1911. Chapman has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Georgia, and Alabama. In the past 5 years the name Chapman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chapman (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 32 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 22 |