Chandler
chand-lur
US Popularity:903
Origin:French
Meaning:Candle maker, candle seller
Could this name be any more perfect? Chandler is a gender-neutral name of French and Latin origin. Traditionally used as an occupational name, Chandler stems from the French word chandelier, which means "candle maker” or “candle seller." TV fans may associate this name with the comedic Chandler Bing in the sitcom Friends, a much-beloved character played by Matthew Perry. Chandler is also a suburb in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, should you feel like going on a road trip! As you can see, if you want to show baby how much they light up your life, Chandler is a charming choice.
How Popular Is The Name Chandler?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Chandler is currently #1725 on The Bump
Boy:Chandler is currently #964 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Chandler is currently #1212 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Chandler is currently #903 in U.S. births
Boy:Chandler is currently #687 in U.S. births
Girl:Chandler is currently #897 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#897
in 2023
+ 30
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 106, 364
Ancestry, Chandler Family History
Behind the Name, Chandler, April 2024
Merriam-Webster, chandler
House of Names, Chandler History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
SurnameDB, Last name: Chandler
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