How popular is the name Chalmers in 2025?

Chalmers is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Chalmers most popular?

Chalmers peaked in 1891, reaching #841 among US boy names.

Chalmers will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Chalmers entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #841 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#841

peak (1891)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 300 people named Chalmers are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Chalmers alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Chalmers in 2025?: Chalmers is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Chalmers most popular?: Chalmers peaked in 1891, reaching #841 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Chalmers with classmates?: Chalmers will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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