Chandler
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Every Chandler since 1900 — 46,892 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chandler
Chandler is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #753 in 2025 with 342 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 46,892 American babies have been named Chandler — about 78% boys and 22% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1999, when 2,842 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chandler stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chandler year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 296 | #895 | 342 | #753 |
| 2024 | 297 | #896 | 355 | #735 |
| 2023 | 296 | #901 | 391 | #687 |
| 2022 | 291 | #928 | 433 | #640 |
| 2021 | 303 | #892 | 460 | #604 |
| 2020 | 263 | #968 | 491 | #569 |
| 2019 | 284 | #930 | 480 | #582 |
| 2018 | 257 | #1,010 | 567 | #505 |
| 2017 | 250 | #1,033 | 597 | #489 |
| 2016 | 265 | #998 | 655 | #467 |
| 2015 | 249 | #1,059 | 732 | #423 |
| 2014 | 223 | #1,128 | 731 | #421 |
| 2013 | 196 | #1,231 | 675 | #430 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1,417 | 598 | #455 |
| 2011 | 140 | #1,565 | 615 | #441 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1,772 | 524 | #495 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,044 | 579 | #472 |
| 2008 | 122 | #1,789 | 609 | #455 |
| 2007 | 135 | #1,648 | 675 | #427 |
| 2006 | 132 | #1,618 | 753 | #401 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1,379 | 870 | #340 |
| 2004 | 136 | #1,480 | 1,130 | #282 |
| 2003 | 172 | #1,228 | 1,270 | #260 |
| 2002 | 223 | #986 | 1,417 | #238 |
| 2001 | 240 | #925 | 1,792 | #205 |
| 2000 | 326 | #711 | 2,131 | #174 |
| 1995 | 744 | #353 | 1,856 | #177 |
| 1990 | 84 | #1,737 | 397 | #485 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,113 | 120 | #810 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,018 | 66 | #1,112 |
| 1975 | — | — | 66 | #1,009 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,162 | 103 | #801 |
| 1965 | — | — | 27 | #1,489 |
| 1960 | — | — | 28 | #1,527 |
| 1955 | — | — | 23 | #1,616 |
| 1950 | — | — | 23 | #1,541 |
| 1945 | — | — | 18 | #1,590 |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,202 |
| 1935 | — | — | 25 | #1,363 |
| 1930 | — | — | 14 | #2,096 |
| 1925 | — | — | 27 | #1,427 |
| 1920 | — | — | 39 | #1,141 |
| 1915 | — | — | 24 | #1,377 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,350 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Chandler
- Chandler Riggs Actor · b. 1999
- Chandler Parsons Basketball player · b. 1988
- Chandler Canterbury Actor · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chandler mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Chandler in 2025?
Chandler ranked #753 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 342 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chandler?
46,892 babies have been named Chandler in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chandler most popular?
Chandler peaked in 1999, when 2,842 newborns received the name.
Is Chandler a boy or girl name?
Chandler is used for both: about 22% of babies named Chandler have been girls and 78% boys.
Is the name Chandler rising or falling?
Chandler is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chandler?
Well-known people named Chandler include Chandler Riggs (actor), Chandler Parsons (basketball player), Chandler Canterbury (actor).