Holding steady.
Popularity of Chandlar since 1993
Babies named Chandlar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 61 | 26 |
| 2000s | 22 | 24 |
| 2010s | 28 | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chandlar is a modern, unisex name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1993, reflecting the trend of inventing names by modifying existing surnames. Its trajectory has been stable, with a peak in 2019. Though it has never ranked in the top 1000, the name has found a niche among parents looking for a distinctive variant of Chandler.
Chandlar is a modern coinage, probably derived from the surname Chandler (meaning 'candle maker') combined with the popular -ar suffix found in names like Taylor or Skylar. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1993 and saw modest use in the 2010s, peaking in 2019. The name is unisex but has been used slightly more for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chan, Lar, Chandy
Sibling names for Chandlar
Names that share Chandlar's style, for a brother or sister.
