Chatman is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
John Chatman or Peter Chatman, the real name of the musician Memphis Slim (1915-1988)
Antonio Chatman (born 1979), American football wide receiver and punt returner
Jesse Chatman (born 1979), American football running back
Mire Chatman (born 1978), American basketball player
Pokey Chatman (born 1969), American, former head coach of the LSU Lady Tigers basketball team
Seymour Chatman (born 1928), American literary and film critic
Vernon Chatman (born circa 1972), American television producer, writer, voice actor, stand-up comedian, musician