How Many People Are Named Chander?

Complete statistics for the name Chander: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chander
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Chander means 'moon' in Sanskrit, making it a celestial choice. Only 8 people in America today share this rare name, equating to just 1 in 41,606,568 Americans. The majority of Chander's are under 30, giving it a youthful vibe.

~766
Living in US
1 in 432,701
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Moon
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Mystical Peaceful Reflective
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

70,806
Worldwide Bearers
#13,714
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
63,822
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,213
🇺🇸 United States
1,037
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
933
🇵🇰 Pakistan
631
🇨🇳 China
504
🇨🇦 Canada
408
🇬🇧 England
401
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
348
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
309

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
8
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 8 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
7
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chander Through the Generations

Chander, a name rooted in Sanskrit, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2012 with 8 births. Today, there are 8 individuals bearing this name, all under the age of 30, indicating a modern trend. With an average age of 14, Chander stands out as a genuinely contemporary name, reflecting its recent adoption and popularity among younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Chander

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chander's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Chander

How Many People Have the Name Chander?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 766 people in the United States currently share the name Chander. That works out to roughly 1 in every 432,701 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chander a Common or Rare Name?

Chander is classified as Very 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.

What Does the Name Chander Mean?

Chander means "moon" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chander in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Chander Most Popular?

The name Chander reached peak popularity in 2012, with 8 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 Chander?

Approximately 766 people named Chander live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 766. That works out to roughly 1 in 432,701 Americans.

Is Chander a rare name?

Chander is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 432,701 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chander mean?

Chander means "moon" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Chander more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chander are male and 0% are female.

When was Chander most popular?

Chander peaked in 2012 with 8 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US766
All-Time Births766
1 in X1 in 432,701
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2012
World Rank#13,714
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.