Chandler Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Chandler is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Chandler?
Chandler is spelled C-H-A-N-D-L-E-R. The name has 8 letters.
Chandler at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- The occupational surname Chandler means “candle maker” or “seller of candles.”
- Origin
- The name Chandler is derived from the Old French word “chandelier”, meaning candle maker, introduced into English as an occupational surname.
- Pronunciation
- CHAN-dler · 2 syllables
Chandler Popularity in 2025
Rank#895
Recorded Births296
Rank#753
Recorded Births342
- Girls usage rose 1 place to #895 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 18 places to #753 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Chandler Mean?
The occupational surname Chandler means “candle maker” or “seller of candles.”
Origin: The name Chandler is derived from the Old French word “chandelier”, meaning candle maker, introduced into English as an occupational surname.
How Do You Pronounce Chandler?
PronunciationCHAN-dler
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Chandler?
- History
- Chandler has historically been used as a surname in English-speaking countries and designates individuals involved in candle making or selling.
Chandler Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 296 | #895 |
| 2025 | Boys | 342 | #753 |
| 2024 | Girls | 297 | #896 |
| 2024 | Boys | 355 | #735 |
| 2023 | Girls | 296 | #900 |
| 2023 | Boys | 391 | #687 |
| 2022 | Girls | 291 | #927 |
| 2022 | Boys | 433 | #640 |
| 2021 | Girls | 303 | #891 |
| 2021 | Boys | 460 | #604 |
| 2020 | Girls | 263 | #968 |
| 2020 | Boys | 491 | #569 |
| 2019 | Girls | 284 | #930 |
| 2019 | Boys | 480 | #582 |
| 2018 | Girls | 257 | #1,009 |
| 2018 | Boys | 567 | #505 |
| 2017 | Girls | 250 | #1,033 |
| 2017 | Boys | 597 | #489 |
| 2016 | Girls | 265 | #996 |
| 2016 | Boys | 655 | #466 |
| 2015 | Girls | 249 | #1,055 |
| 2015 | Boys | 732 | #423 |
| 2014 | Girls | 223 | #1,128 |
| 2014 | Boys | 731 | #421 |
When Was Chandler Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1999 · Boys
2,395 recorded births
National rank #151
1996 · Boys
2,187 recorded births
National rank #157
2000 · Boys
2,131 recorded births
National rank #174
1998 · Boys
1,952 recorded births
National rank #173
Where Chandler Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| OK | #312 | 13 |
| IA | #354 | 9 |
| AL | #372 | 13 |
| AR | #376 | 8 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #301 | 18 |
| AR | #305 | 11 |
| LA | #353 | 14 |
| GA | #393 | 29 |
| TN | #410 | 19 |
| NC | #431 | 25 |
| NE | #432 | 5 |
| KY | #450 | 10 |