Chansler
A variant spelling of the English name Chandler, derived from an occupational surname.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chansler. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chansler today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chansler births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chansler. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chansler. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1993 SSA rank
#8,919
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Chansler: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chansler by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chansler during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chansler
The name Chansler is believed to have its origins in Old English, dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period of the 5th to 11th centuries. It is thought to be derived from the word "canseler," which was a variant spelling of the modern word "chancellor." This was a title bestowed upon high-ranking officials or administrators, particularly in the church or royal court.
One of the earliest known references to the name Chansler can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a "Chansler de Norwich," indicating that individuals bearing this name held positions of authority in medieval England.
During the Middle Ages, the name Chansler was associated with clerics and scholars who served as advisors or record-keepers. One notable figure was Chansler William of Wykeham (c. 1324-1404), who served as the Lord Chancellor of England under Edward III and Richard II. He founded New College, Oxford, and is remembered as a prominent architect and patron of education.
In the 16th century, the name Chansler appeared in literary works, such as the writings of William Shakespeare. In "Henry IV, Part 2," the character of Lord Chief Justice is referred to as "Chansler Gascoigne," reflecting the name's continued association with positions of authority and law.
Another individual of historical significance was Chansler John Somers (1651-1716), a renowned English jurist and Lord Chancellor under William III and Anne. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the constitutional monarchy in England and was instrumental in securing the succession of the House of Hanover.
In the realm of religion, Chansler Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) was a prominent figure during the English Reformation. As the Archbishop of Canterbury, he was a key figure in the establishment of the Church of England and the annulment of Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon.
While the name Chansler has become less common in modern times, it continues to be a part of historical records and literature, serving as a reminder of its rich heritage and association with positions of authority and scholarly pursuits.
People
Chansler + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chansler as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chansler: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chansler?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chansler going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Chansler a common name?
We classify Chansler as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chansler most popular?
The single biggest year for Chansler was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chansler is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chansler in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chansler a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chansler in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chansler still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chansler in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chansler can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Chansler?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.