Declining since 2000.
Popularity of Chanler since 1990
Babies named Chanler per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 94 | 125 |
| 2000s | 47 | 204 |
| 2010s | 30 | 107 |
| 2020s | 5 | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Chanler is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth data in 1990. It is a variant of the more common surname-turned-first-name Chandler, sharing the candle-maker occupational origin. Despite its English heritage, Chanler has never reached widespread popularity, with its peak usage occurring in 2001. Since then, its use has steadily declined. The name has no recorded top states of popularity, reflecting its scattered usage across the country. Parents seeking a unique, surname-style name with a subtle occupational twist may find Chanler appealing.
The name Chanler is a modern given name derived from the English surname Chanler, which itself is an occupational name for a chandler, one who makes or sells candles. The surname first appears in medieval England, and the given name emerged in the late 20th century, gaining some use in the United States since the 1990s. It follows the trend of using surnames as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chan, Channy
Variants: Chandler
Sibling names for Chanler
Names that share Chanler's style, for a brother or sister.
