Shanell
Shanell is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pipe, canal, or channel.
Origin and history
Shanell is a modern phonetic variant of Chanel, originating from the French surname which historically meant pipe or canal. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States, influenced by the famous French fashion house Coco Chanel. Today, it remains an uncommon given name with a distinct contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
4,707 babies in the United States have been named Shanell since 1880. It ranks #2551 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2024.
States where it is most popular
- NY (21.6 %)
- CA (15.6 %)
- FL (8 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
- MD (6.6 %)
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 | 101 |
| 1970-1980 | 798 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,550 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,223 |
| 2000-2010 | 576 |
| 2010-2019 | 382 |
| 2020-2029 | 77 |
Fun facts
- Shanell developed in the United States as a phonetic spelling of the iconic French fashion name Chanel.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1980s and 1990s alongside other modern French-inspired names.