Shantel
Shantel is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Stony place or stone.
Origin and history
Shantel is an English spelling variation of the French surname and given name Chantal. The name originally derived from a place name meaning 'stony place' and gained popularity as a given name in honor of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal. In the United States, Shantel saw its peak usage during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
10,260 babies in the United States have been named Shantel since 1880. It ranks #1612 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2040.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.3 %)
- CA (10.3 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- LA (6.2 %)
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 | 312 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,939 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,226 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,475 |
| 2000-2010 | 976 |
| 2010-2019 | 271 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named Shantel
- Shantel VanSanten: Actress, Model
- Shantel Jackson: Model, Actress
Nicknames
Shan, Shanny
Fun facts
- Shantel is an anglicized phonetic spelling of the traditional French name Chantal.
- The name experienced a surge in U.S. popularity during the 1980s and 1990s.