NAME PROFILE
Chalmers
A surname of Scottish origin meaning 'of the chamber' or 'chamberlain.' It describes an individual who is responsible, trustworthy, and carries an air of quiet authority and organizational grace.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,082 |
| Gender | Male (13% / 87%) |
| Peak year | 1931 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 1964 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
SC — 50%PA — 33%NC — 17%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Thomas Chalmers (Scottish minister and theologian) · Chalmers Johnson (Political scientist and author of 'Blowback') · James Chalmers (Inventor of the adhesive postage stamp) · Chalmers Goodlin (Test pilot for the Bell X-1) · Gary Chalmers (Superintendent on 'The Simpsons')
Nicknames & Diminutives
ChalMersi
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