An estimated 15,522 living Americans are named Chandra.
How rare is Chandra?
Chandra fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Chandra?
The median age of a living American named Chandra is approximately 49 years, with most bearers falling between 42 and 55 years old.
Is Chandra still popular?
Not especially. Chandra has been declining since its 1975 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
Where is Chandra most common?
Chandra has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 3.2× more often than the national baseline.
1935Peak 19752025
Peak year
1975
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
17,283
Diaspora map
Chandra spread fast — broke out in Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas (1971) and ran high in 26 states within a decade.
Broke out: Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas, 1971 · over-represented in 26 states over 7 years
