How Many People Are Named Chapman?

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

Chapman
Uncommon
Old English

Chapman means 'steward' and has been around for centuries, but it's still very rare today. Only 783 people named Chapman live in the US, which is just 1 in 421,315 Americans, making it quite unique. The majority, 58%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.

~122,597
Living in US
1 in 2,704
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Steward
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Dependable Responsible
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,602
Worldwide Bearers
#193,067
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
900
🇦🇺 Australia
236
🇿🇦 South Africa
97
🇿🇲 Zambia
81
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
55
🇨🇦 Canada
45
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
37
🇬🇧 England
37
🇳🇬 Nigeria
24
🇱🇷 Liberia
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
783 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
566
Would be under 30 (58%)
158
Would be 30–60 (16%)
253
Would be over 60 (26%)

All 977 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
87

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

📜 Chapman Through the Generations

Chapman has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger parents. With 32 births in 2014 marking its peak, the name continues to attract modern families. Today, there are 783 people named Chapman in the US, with most falling into the 30-60 age range, indicating a growing trend among new parents who appreciate its traditional roots yet find it fresh and appealing.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 20
Alabama 10

⭐ Famous People Named Chapman

Chapman is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Chapman L. Anderson (1845–1924), American politician Chapman Biddle (1822–1880), Union United States Army officer Chapman James Clare (1853–1940), British-Australian sailor Chapman Cohen (1868–1954), English atheist, secularist writer, and lecturer Chapman B. Cox, American politician Chapman Freeman (1832–1904), American politician Chapman Grant (1887-1983), American zoologist, historian and publisher Chapman H. Hyams (1838–1923), Stockbroker, art collector and philanthropist Chapman Johnson (1777–1849), American politicia…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Chapman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chapman's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Chapman

How Many People Have the Name Chapman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 122,597 people in the United States currently share the name Chapman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,704 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Chapman a Common or Rare Name?

Chapman is classified as Uncommon. 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 Chapman Mean?

Chapman means "steward" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chapman Most Popular?

The name Chapman reached peak popularity in 2014, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Chapman?

Approximately 122,597 people named Chapman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 122,597. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,704 Americans.

Is Chapman a rare name?

Chapman is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,704 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chapman mean?

Chapman means "steward" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Chapman more male or female?

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

When was Chapman most popular?

Chapman peaked in 2014 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US122,597
All-Time Births122,597
1 in X1 in 2,704
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year2014
World Rank#193,067
Male %100%
Female %0%

Check the statistics for any first or last name

Search Names
Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.