Shantell
Shantell is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Stony place or stone; modern phonetic variant of Chantal.
Origin and history
Shantell is an American contemporary name, derived as a modern variation of the French name Chantal, which traces back to a Occitan word meaning 'stony place'. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century along with other phonetic variations of Chantal. Today, it remains relatively rare in the U.S., with few newborn girls receiving the name annually.
Popularity in the United States
5,080 babies in the United States have been named Shantell since 1880. It ranks #2438 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2085.
States where it is most popular
- LA (20.7 %)
- NY (12 %)
- FL (10.6 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
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 | 185 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,279 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,689 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,335 |
| 2000-2010 | 457 |
| 2010-2019 | 119 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Shantell
- Shantell Martin: Visual Artist, Performer
Nicknames
Shan, Telle
Fun facts
- Shantell developed in the United States as a phonetic respelling of the traditional French name Chantal.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. usage between the late 1970s and 1990s.