Is Chandler a first name or a last name?

Chandler is both: a family name in some places and a given name in others. It is mostly a family name in the United Kingdom and Australia.

How to address someone called Chandler

United States. Chandler is used both ways: about 79,186 people had it as a surname in the 2010 census, and 40,143 babies born between 1950 and 2017 were given it as a first name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
United Kingdom. Chandler is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Chandler or Dear Ms. Chandler.
Canada. Chandler is used both ways: 78% of people from Canada with this name in our data carry it as a family name. Look at where it sits in the name and how the person signs.
Australia. Chandler is a family name, usually written last. Write Dear Mr. Chandler or Dear Ms. Chandler.

Not sure which part of a full name is which? Check the full name with the country where the person is based.

Chandler by country

People recorded in Wikidata who carry Chandler as a family name or as a given name, by country of citizenship (430 in total).

Country	As family name	As given name	Family name share
United States	227	95	70%
United Kingdom	49	2	96%
Canada	14	4	78%
Australia	16	1	94%
New Zealand	6	1	86%
France	3	0	100%

Wikidata covers notable people, so counts show how the name is used, not how many people carry it.

Chandler in the United States

As a surname: about 79,186 people in the 2010 census, rank 404 among US surnames.
As a first name: 40,143 babies born between 1950 and 2017, 20% of them girls.

Chandler as a given name: men or women?

About 8% of people with Chandler as a given name in Wikidata are women, and 20% of US babies given the name. This describes the name, not any one person: it is not a safe basis for Mr. or Ms., and the full name without a title is always polite.

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