Holding steady.
Popularity of Chandria since 1969
Babies named Chandria per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chandria's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chandria is a modern American name that first appeared in birth records in 1969, a period when creative and non-traditional names were gaining popularity. The name reached its highest usage in 1975, according to Social Security Administration data, but has never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory has been consistently stable since then, with very few annual births. The formation of the name likely blends the popular -ia ending with an initial sound reminiscent of Chandra or Shannon, fitting the trend of distinctive feminine coinages of the 1970s. While no specific top states are associated with Chandria, its scattered usage aligns with broader patterns of invented names across the United States.
Chandria appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1969. It may be formed by combining the name Chandra (a Sanskrit-derived name meaning 'moon') with the popular feminine suffix -ia, or as a variant of Andrea with an initial 'Ch' sound. The name saw its peak usage in 1975 and has remained in occasional use since, though it has never reached high popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chandi, Dria, Andi
Sibling names for Chandria
Names that share Chandria's style, for a brother or sister.
