Candle maker
Chanler is a variant of the English occupational surname Chandler, derived from the Old French word 'chandelier'. It historically referred to a person who made or sold candles, and occasionally soap. While less common than its 'd' spelling counterpart, it retains a sophisticated, artisanal feel.
Less common today
Chanler isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,905 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American author and journalist
A character in the novel 'The Custom of the Country' · The Custom of the Country
