How old is someone named Chandra?
The average Chandra is 49 years old.
Half of all living Chandras are between 42 and 56.
When was Chandra popular?
Chandra rose fast and peaked in 1975, then faded almost as fast. 54% of all Chandras were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | 0 |
| 1940s | 46 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 907 | 730 |
| 1960s | 3,153 | 2,800 |
| 1970s | 6,737 | 6,300 |
| 1980s | 4,299 | 4,100 |
| 1990s | 1,634 | 1,600 |
| 2000s | 468 | 460 |
| 2010s | 91 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 8 | under 100 |
How many Chandras are still alive?
About 16,000 Chandras are alive in the US today. That's 93% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Chandra since 1935.
Nearly every Chandra ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Chandra?
About half of living Chandras are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 10%
- Gen X 54%
- Millennial 30%
- Gen Z 5%
Is Chandra an old name?
Yes. Chandra is older than 76 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Chandra a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.6% of living Chandras are women.
Names the same age as Chandra
NAME TWIN
Chandra's name twin is Kerri. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kerri's age curve is the closest match to Chandra's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Chandra
How old is the average Chandra?
The average Chandra in the US is 49 years old. The median is 50, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Chandra?
About 16,000 Chandras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1935.
When was the name Chandra most popular?
In 1975, when about 750 baby girls were named Chandra.
Is Chandra a Gen X name?
Yes. About 54% of living Chandras are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
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