Shanelle
Shanelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Pipe, canal, or channel.
Origin and history
Shanelle is a modern phonetic variant of the French surname Chanel, which originated as an occupational name for a canal worker or someone living near a channel. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century alongside similar names like Chanel and Danielle. Today, it remains a relatively rare but recognizable choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,625 babies in the United States have been named Shanelle since 1880. It ranks #2568 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1949.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22 %)
- NY (21.5 %)
- FL (8.4 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- TX (5.3 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 434 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,355 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,413 |
| 2000-2010 | 691 |
| 2010-2019 | 530 |
| 2020-2029 | 152 |
Fun facts
- The name Shanelle shares its root with the French luxury fashion house Chanel.
- It emerged as a creative phonetic spelling of Chanel, influenced by names like Janelle and Danielle.