Chandler is a distinctive choice, ranked #2701 in 1998. Your child is likely to be the only Chandler in their class.
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UK Rank 1998
#2701
US Rank #895
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About the Name Chandler
Chandler has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 371 places in five years. It was most popular in 1999 at #387 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Chandler is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Chandler in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #895, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chandler
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Chandler per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chandler in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Chandler is declining: down 371 places since 2018, to #5,120 in 2024. It peaked at #342 in 1998.
Chandler is more popular in the US (#895) than in the UK (#5120). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Chandler ranks #738 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Chandler (1998)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 371 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chandler
Almost certainly the only Chandler in the class
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UK Popularity (1997–1998)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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