Chantell
Chantell is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Stone or rock.
Origin and history
Chantell is a modern English variant of the French name Chantal. The original French name was derived from a place name and saint's title associated with stone or rock. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
3,491 babies in the United States have been named Chantell since 1880. It ranks #3002 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.3 %)
- LA (16 %)
- NY (14 %)
- MI (8.6 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 214 |
| 1970-1980 | 906 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,074 |
| 1990-2000 | 933 |
| 2000-2010 | 289 |
| 2010-2019 | 63 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Channy, Tel
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to the French surname of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal, whose family name originally referred to a stony place.
- Chantell is an English phonetic respelling of the traditional French name Chantal.