Chandler

Chandler: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex nameSurname origin#753 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈt͡ʃɑːndlə(ɹ)/ · /ˈt͡ʃændlə(ɹ)/

Meaning and origin of Chandler

  • A unisex given name transferred from the surname.

How popular is Chandler?

#895girls, 2025
#753boys, 2025
638U.S. babies in 2025
#151peak rank (1999)
46,892babies since 1880

Since 1880, 10,385 girls and 36,507 boys in the U.S. have been named Chandler (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #350 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #151 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #753 for boys, with 638 babies given the name.

188019201960200020252,842 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Chandler FAQ

What does the name Chandler mean?

A unisex given name transferred from the surname.

What is the origin of the name Chandler?

Chandler is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Chandler?

Since 1880, 10,385 girls and 36,507 boys in the U.S. have been named Chandler (22% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #350 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #151 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #753 for boys, with 638 babies given the name.

Is Chandler a boy or girl name?

Chandler is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (10,385 girls and 36,507 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.