Boy · #9,112 in 2026

Chalmer

Name: Popularity of the name Chalmer in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chalmer, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,112

Peak Rank

#889 (1918)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1881

First Year

2000

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#889

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chalmer

Chalmer first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 56 Chalmers were born — ranking #889 that year. As of 2026, Chalmer ranks #9,112 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Chalmers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chalmer

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chalmer is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chamar
Chimer
Channer
Chanar
Jammer
Shammer
Cham
Chams
Champer
Chammy
Chiner
Chamfer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chalmer

What does the name Chalmer mean?

Chalmer is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chalmer in 2026?

In 2026, Chalmer ranks #9,112 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chalmer most popular?

Chalmer reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #889 that year with 56 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chalmer most popular?

Chalmer has historically been most popular in Indiana, West Virginia, Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chalmer.

Is Chalmer a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chalmer is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Chalmer?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chalmer include Adolf, Tyreese, Orvel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chalmer

Chalmer is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Chalmer's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #889. Use the chart and map above to compare Chalmer's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.