Chalmer Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Chalmer has its roots in Old French, meaning 'chamber.' It evolved from 'chalmer' in Old French to its modern form in English. The name is associated with traits of nobility and a historical connection to living spaces. It does not have biblical relevance. Chalmer became popular as a surname and later as a given name, with notable figures contributing to its recognition.
The name Chalmer is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chalmer has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Chalmer' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1026th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1482nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2824th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5236th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Chalmer' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chalmer"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃɑlmər/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
Chalmer is derived from the Old French word 'chalmer,' which means 'a chamber' or 'a room,' indicating a person who lived by or worked in a chamber.
Meaning
chamber
Language Evolution
Old French: chalmer, Middle English: chalmer, Modern English: Chalmer
Historical Usage
Chalmer gained popularity as a surname in medieval Europe, particularly in England and Scotland, and later emerged as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Chalmers, Chalmer's
Modern Popularity & Image
Chalmer is relatively uncommon as a first name today, but it retains a classic and somewhat aristocratic image.
Famous People
Chalmer L. McGowan, an American politician, Chalmer A. Smith, an American scientist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chalmer"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chalmer"
"Chalmer" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1026th of 7545 | 723 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1482nd of 6773 | 397 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2824th of 7552 | 161 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5236th of 10718 | 60 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Chalmer" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
41.24% 584th/1416 |
49.09% 677th/1379 |
48.01% 1136th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
68.44% 1065th/1556 |
58.10% 1367th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Chalmer" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chalmer"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chalmer" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.