UK name, mostly boys
Chandon
A masculine French name referring to a sparkling wine estate.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Chandon is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Chandon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3134, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 10 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1999 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Chandon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chandon ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 10 boys were registered as Chandon.
- • Chandon is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chandon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 81.3% of Chandon registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3134
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
10 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Chandon
In England and Wales birth records, Chandon has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 81.3% of registrations are for boys and 18.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Chandon registered for boys
- Ranked #3,134 in 2001
- 3 boys registered in 2001
- Peak: 1999 (10 births)
Chandon registered for girls
- Ranked #4,598 in 2004
- 3 girls registered in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Chandon mean?
The name Chandon has its origins in the French language and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "chandon," which means a small brook or stream. The name likely originated in the Champagne region of northeastern France, where many villages were named after nearby water sources.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chandon can be found in the medieval text "Chanson de Roland," an Old French epic poem from the late 11th century. In this work, the name is mentioned as a place name, referring to a small village near the River Marne.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Chandon was not uncommon in France, particularly in areas around the Champagne region. In the 13th century, there are records of a knight named Renaud de Chandon, who participated in the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Chandon was Jean de Chandon, a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English. He was born around 1395 and died in 1468.
Another historical figure with the name Chandon was Claude Chandon, a French winemaker who lived in the 18th century. He is credited with establishing the renowned Champagne house of Moët & Chandon in 1743, which remains one of the most prestigious Champagne producers to this day.
In the 19th century, a prominent French artist named Léon Chandon (1824-1890) gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting scenes from the Champagne region. His works are currently exhibited in various art museums across France.
Another notable figure with the name Chandon was André Chandon (1890-1962), a French aviator and pioneer of early air travel. He was one of the first pilots to fly across the Mediterranean Sea and played a significant role in the development of commercial aviation in the early 20th century.
While the name Chandon has French origins, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and regions over the centuries, often associated with individuals of French descent or those with connections to the Champagne region.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chandon over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Chandon in England and Wales, from 1999 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chandon, the clearest high point is 1999. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2001, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chandon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chandon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3134 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #1281 | 10 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Chandon
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Chandon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chandon in the UK right now?
In 2001, Chandon was ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Chandon most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 10 babies registered as Chandon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chandon?
A masculine French name referring to a sparkling wine estate.
How many people are called Chandon in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Chandon across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.