Total births
1,427
Boys' name · since 1881
Chalmer
Chalmer has 1,427 recorded births since 1881 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,427
- total births
- 1881–2000
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Chalmer is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,427 have been recorded since 1881.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chalmer has been recorded 1,427 times among boys since 1881, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2000.
- 1,427 total births
- 1881–2000 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,427 boys have been named Chalmer since 1881, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2000.
- 1,427
- total births
- 1881–2000
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Chalmer was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
56 babies were named Chalmer in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Chalmer's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chalmer's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1886, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chalmer at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Chalmer popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2000
- Peak year (1918)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Chalmer by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Chalmer's strongest decade.
391 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Chalmer births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 30
1880s
30 births
- 1890s 40
1890s
40 births
- 1900s 57
1900s
57 births
- 1910s
1910s
326 births
- 1920s
1920s
391 births
- 1930s
1930s
249 births
- 1940s 153
1940s
153 births
- 1950s 75
1950s
75 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s 36
1970s
36 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 391 births (27% of all-time use).
How Chalmer compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Chalmer's total volume
Chalmer vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chalmer by state
Where Chalmer concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 137 | 9.6% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 107 | 7.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 107 | 7.5% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 44 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 20 | 1.4% |
| #6 | West Virginia | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
Kentucky share of Chalmer's total US births 9.6%
Even split
137 of 1,427 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chalmer? ▼
1,427 babies have been named Chalmer since 1881. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1918 with 56 births.
When was Chalmer most popular? ▼
Chalmer was most popular in the 1920s decade with 391 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Chalmer most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chalmer are Kentucky (137 births), Ohio (107 births), Pennsylvania (107 births).
How long has the name Chalmer been used? ▼
Records for Chalmer go back to 1881, giving 120 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Chalmer? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charles, Chad, Charlie, Chase, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chalmer's data
- Chalmer's decade-level peak was the 1920s (391 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Chalmers (137 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chalmer
Nearby Names Like Chalmer
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chalmer
Charles Boy
#51 2,434,659 births
Chad Boy
#1814 240,728 births
Charlie Boy
#176 184,280 births
Chase Boy
#173 181,160 births
Chance Boy
#418 54,622 births
Compare Chalmer side by side: Chalmer vs Charles Chalmer vs Chad Chalmer vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chalmer: Baby Name Since 1881 - 1,427 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chalmer. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chalmer draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.