Shanel
Shanel is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pipe or canal; modern association with the luxury fashion house.
Origin and history
Shanel is a modern variant spelling of the French-derived name Chanel. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside similar luxury-inspired names. In the United States, it remains a uncommon but recognizable feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
2,526 babies in the United States have been named Shanel since 1880. It ranks #3516 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2028.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36 %)
- CA (32.2 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 56 |
| 1970-1980 | 342 |
| 1980-1990 | 769 |
| 1990-2000 | 686 |
| 2000-2010 | 337 |
| 2010-2019 | 263 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Fun facts
- Shanel emerged as a phonetic variant spelling of Chanel, inspired by the iconic French fashion house created by Coco Chanel.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.