Chapman
Boy name · Anglo Saxon · English
Meaningmerchant · English
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,740 in 1911
29 babies were named Chapman in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,694 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chapman, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chapman would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChapman first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1911, when it reached #1,740.
- TrendChapman has climbed 1,694 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Chapman means “merchant”. Our records link it to Anglo Saxon and English roots.
About the name Chapman
Chapman is a boy name of Anglo Saxon and English origin meaning “merchant”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-man”. US birth records list Chapman for boys from 1911 to 2025, in 85 of those 115 years. Its best year was 1911, when it ranked #1,740 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:Anglo Saxon namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.1 | 140,845 boys |
| 1920s | 5.4 | 183,824 boys |
| 1930s | 4.1 | 246,305 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 326,797 boys |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 500,000 boys |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 549,451 boys |
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,298,701 boys |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 291,545 boys |
| 1990s | 6.2 | 161,290 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 110,375 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 83,963 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 72,376 boys |
More Anglo Saxon boy names
- Unisex name: Tate · cheerful
- Boy name: Lewis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Finan · fair
- Boy name: Eddison · son of Edward
- Unisex name: Silver · silver
- Boy name: Shephard · sheep herder
- Boy name: Boniface · good fate
- Boy name: Beorn · bear; warrior
Questions about the name Chapman
What does the name Chapman mean?
Chapman means “merchant” in English.
What is the origin of the name Chapman?
Chapman has Anglo Saxon, English roots in our records. Other Anglo Saxon names include Tate, Lewis, Finan.
Is Chapman a boy or girl name?
Chapman is a boy name.
How popular is the name Chapman?
Chapman ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 1911 (#1,740).