Chandler
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Candle maker, candle seller
Origin: Old French/English
Popularity: Ranked #753 in 2025 with 342 babies born.
History: Chandler is an English occupational surname for a maker or seller of candles, from the Old French 'chandelier.' It gained enormous popularity as a given name in the 1990s due to the character Chandler Bing on the TV show Friends.
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Chandler? About 1 in 5,217 babies born in 2025 were named Chandler, or roughly 1.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Chandler
What does the name Chandler mean?
Chandler means “Candle maker, candle seller” from Old French/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Chandler?
Chandler has Old French/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Candle maker, candle seller”.
How popular is Chandler?
Chandler ranked #753 in 2025 — given to 342 babies that year.
When was Chandler most popular?
Chandler peaked in 1999 with 2,395 babies registered that year.
Is Chandler a boy or girl name?
Chandler is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 78% of Chandlers are boys and 22% are girls.
Is the name Chandler rising or falling in popularity?
Chandler has risen 219 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #972 in 2020 to #753 in 2025.
How long has Chandler been recorded?
Chandler appears in birth records across 118 years — from 1900 through 2025.