How Many People Are Named Chalmers?
Complete statistics for the name Chalmers: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chalmers is a very rare name, originating from Scotland, with only 283 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,166,219 Americans. The majority, 91%, are over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 91All 1,082 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1919Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chalmers Through the Generations
Chalmers has been a name that's seen its peak and now enjoys stability. With 1,082 total births recorded since the beginning of tracking, it reached its highest popularity in 1919, when 38 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Chalmers is 91, with most of the 283 living bearers being over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chalmers's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Chalmers
How Many People Have the Name Chalmers?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,009 people in the United States currently share the name Chalmers. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,159 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Chalmers a Common or Rare Name?
Chalmers is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chalmers in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chalmers Most Popular?
The name Chalmers reached peak popularity in 1919, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chalmers?
Approximately 6,009 people named Chalmers live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,009. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,159 Americans.
Is Chalmers a rare name?
Chalmers is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,159 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chalmers mean?
The meaning and origin of Chalmers are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Chalmers more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chalmers are male and 0% are female.
When was Chalmers most popular?
Chalmers peaked in 1919 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.