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Chalmers

Pronunciation
[Chal-mers]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Rules The Home
Origin
Scottish

Chalmers Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,082 baby boys have been named Chalmers. The name peaked in 1919 with 38 US births that year (rank #1130).

Top States for Chalmers

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Chalmers births are: South Carolina (77), Pennsylvania (46), North Carolina (23).

Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Chalmers

If you like Chalmers's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →

8-Letter Names Starting with C

Names with Chalmers's exact length and starting letter: Cacamwri, Caddaham, Caddaric, Caddarik, Caddawyc.

Quick Facts About Chalmers

520
Scottish baby names in our dictionary
373
Scottish male names
260
8-letter C-names in our dictionary
791
C-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Chalmer Rules The Home Male Scottish

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