Chandler
How to say it: CHAND-ler · /ˈtʃændlər/
From Old French chandelier, an occupational surname meaning candle maker or seller; used as a given name from the 1990s.
Chandler was the 701st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 638 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 35% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #874 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #701 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 638 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,196 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −35% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #874 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popular most in the 1990s, Chandler has since grown quieter. Now well below its former high, further softening is on the horizon.
What goes with it
Crisp and casual in two syllables, Chandler carries a friendly surname feel. Tucker echoes that same relaxed style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chandler is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Chandler
- Chandler Riggs (born 1999)American actor
- Chandler Canterbury (born 1998)American actor
- Chandler Parsons (born 1988)American basketball player
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