How old is someone named Chandler?
The average Chandler is 23 years old.
Half of all living Chandlers are between 15 and 30.
When was Chandler popular?
Chandler had one big moment, peaking in 1999. 58% of the babies ever named Chandler arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 17 | 0 |
| 1910s | 193 | 0 |
| 1920s | 278 | 0 |
| 1930s | 219 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 205 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 230 | 150 |
| 1960s | 403 | 330 |
| 1970s | 762 | 680 |
| 1980s | 1,688 | 1,600 |
| 1990s | 17,396 | 17,000 |
| 2000s | 12,968 | 13,000 |
| 2010s | 8,315 | 8,200 |
| 2020s | 4,218 | 4,200 |
How many Chandlers are still alive?
About 45,000 Chandlers are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 47,000 babies named Chandler since 1900.
Nearly every Chandler ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Chandler?
About half of living Chandlers are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 25%
- Gen Z 49%
- Gen Alpha 23%
Is Chandler an old name?
Not really. Chandler is younger than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Chandler will be 40 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Chandler a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 77% of living Chandlers are men, and 23% are women.
The women average 21 and the men 24.
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Chandler's name twin is Dakota. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Dakota's age curve is the closest match to Chandler's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Chandler
How old is the average Chandler?
The average Chandler in the US is 23 years old. The median is 25, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Chandler?
About 45,000 Chandlers are alive in the US today, out of roughly 47,000 babies given the name since 1900.
When was the name Chandler most popular?
In 1999, when about 2,800 baby boys were named Chandler.
Is Chandler a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 49% of living Chandlers, but the name spans several generations.
Is Chandler a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 77% of living Chandlers are men, and 23% are women. The women average 21 and the men 24.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this