Shantelle
Shantelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Stone or boulder; derived from the place name Cantal.
Origin and history
Shantelle is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the name Chantale or Chantal. Etymologically connected to the Old French word for stone or boulder, it became popular in the English-speaking world during the late 20th century. Though its usage in the United States peaked in the late 1980s and 1990s, it remains a recognized variant of Chantal.
Popularity in the United States
2,680 babies in the United States have been named Shantelle since 1880. It ranks #3409 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (19.5 %)
- CA (17.2 %)
- NY (15.7 %)
- MI (7.7 %)
- FL (6.5 %)
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 | 105 |
| 1970-1980 | 532 |
| 1980-1990 | 911 |
| 1990-2000 | 786 |
| 2000-2010 | 239 |
| 2010-2019 | 107 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Shan, Shanni, Elle, Ellie
Fun facts
- Shantelle emerged as a phonetic, English-influenced spelling variant of the classic French name Chantal.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.