Chantal
Chantal is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Stony place or stone, referencing the Occitan place name Cantal.
Origin and history
Chantal is a traditional French name derived from a place name and later adopted as a given name in honor of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, though its modern usage has become relatively rare. Today, it is recognized as a classical, sophisticated French choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
8,469 babies in the United States have been named Chantal since 1880. It ranks #1820 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1979.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- TX (12.2 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
- MA (4.4 %)
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 | 36 |
| 1950-1960 | 140 |
| 1960-1970 | 609 |
| 1970-1980 | 937 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,183 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,739 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,283 |
| 2010-2019 | 420 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Famous people named Chantal
- Chantal Kreviazuk: Singer, Songwriter
- Chantal Janzen: Presenter, Actress
- Chantal Akerman: Film Director, Screenwriter
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from the surname of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, whose married title referred to the estate of Chantal.
- It peaked in usage in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s alongside other French-inspired names.