Candler Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Scottish
Gender Distribution:
93% Masculine / 7% Feminine
Meaning:
Candler means 'head of the dale' or 'candle-maker'.
Meaning of the Name Candler
Candler is a surname of Scottish origin. It is derived from the old Gaelic phrase 'ceann dolair', which means 'head of the dale' or 'head of the valley'. The name was likely given to someone who lived near the head or top of a valley. Candler may also refer to an occupational name for a candle-maker or seller of candles. The name has variations such as Candeler and Candelar.
Popularity of the Name Candler
The popularity for the name Candler peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 8 births, which ranked number 20,129 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Candler had the most female births in 2012 with 5, which ranked number 16,855 out of 19,523 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2005 with 8, which ranked number 8,297 out of 13,368 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Candler has declined sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among males, Candler has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Candler has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Candler
- 10 Year Trend of Candler: -100.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Candler: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Candler: -100.00%
Popularity of Candler by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Candler. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Candler in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Candler is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Candler
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