Chamberlain Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
88% Masculine / 12% Feminine
Meaning:
Chamberlain means 'servant' or 'steward'.
Meaning of the Name Chamberlain
Chamberlain is an English occupational surname derived from the Middle English word 'chaumbre' meaning 'chamber' or 'private room', and 'lein' meaning 'servant'. It originally referred to a servant who had charge of the private chambers of a nobleman or high-ranking official. As a given name, Chamberlain signifies someone who is trustworthy, dependable, and dedicated. It also has associations with loyalty and service.
Popularity of the Name Chamberlain
The popularity for the name Chamberlain peaked in popularity in the year 2011 with 9 births, which ranked number 19,248 out of 31,479 unique names for that year. Chamberlain had the most female births in 1999 with 6, which ranked number 12,687 out of 16,946 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2011 with 9, which ranked number 8,074 out of 14,353 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Chamberlain has declined sharply over the last ten years from 9 births to 6 births, a decline of -33.33%. Among males, Chamberlain has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chamberlain
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- 10 Year Trend of Chamberlain: -33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Chamberlain: -100.00%
Popularity of Chamberlain by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Chamberlain. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Chamberlain in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Chamberlain is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Chamberlain
- Total Births of Chamberlain: 6 (-3.97%) 0
Given the downward trend of Chamberlain over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.97% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024.