Chanel
Chanel is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Canal, pipe, or channel.
Origin and history
Chanel is a French surname and given name derived from the Old French word for a pipe or canal. It became widely recognized globally due to the iconic French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. In the United States, it gained popularity as a modern given name associated with luxury and style.
Popularity in the United States
19,097 babies in the United States have been named Chanel since 1880. It ranks #1097 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #928.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20 %)
- NY (12.1 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 39 |
| 1960-1970 | 385 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,443 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,239 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,754 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,828 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,828 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,581 |
Famous people named Chanel
- Chanel West Coast: Television personality, Rapper
- Chanel Iman: Model
Fun facts
- The name rose to prominence as a given name following the global fame of French designer Coco Chanel.
- Etymologically, it originated as a French occupational or habitational surname for someone living near a canal.