Chandler

Chandler - A very unique male name

Chandler appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #996. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Chandler and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Chandler? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Chandler. The baby boy name Chandler was given to 295 baby boys in 2025, ranking #757 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,970 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Chandler peaked in popularity 27 years ago in 1999 on position 151.

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Chandler is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Chandler is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #304 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,857.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Chandler is where you live.

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Chandler origin and meaning

English, occupational surname

The candle-maker or candle-seller — from the occupation of the chandler

Chandler began as the surname of the tradesman who made and sold candles. As a first name it spiked hard in the 1990s — peaking in 1999, the height of Friends, whose Chandler Bing made the name a byword for dry wit — and it has been falling ever since the show's era passed.

Attested etymology

Chandler is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Chandler, pop culture references for the name Chandler and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Chandler

We've found the following names that sound similar to Chandler, sorted by popularity.

Candelario / Candler / Chantelle /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Chandler

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Chandler a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Chandler?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

CHAND-ler · /ˈtʃændlər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Chan

Famous bearers

• Chandler Bing — Sarcastic central character played by Matthew Perry in the television sitcom Friends (Fictional, 1994) Fictional

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Why parents choose it

Chandler still carries Friends-era charm — witty and preppy — though today's parents are naming against its 1990s peak, not with it.

Worth knowing

• For a generation, the automatic response is 'could this BE any more Chandler Bing?'
• Also used for girls, so it reads increasingly unisex