Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Chantell since 1958
Babies named Chantell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 214 |
| 1970s | 906 |
| 1980s | 1,074 |
| 1990s | 933 |
| 2000s | 289 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Chantell first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958, but its usage surged in the late 20th century, reaching a peak in 1991. Since 1990, its trajectory has been steadily falling, reflecting a broader decline in creative respellings of classic names. The name never ranked in the top 1,000 nationally, but it saw moderate use in the 1990s. Chantell is a modern English variant of the French name Chantal, often chosen for its feminine sound and distinctive spelling.
Chantell is a variant of the French name Chantal, which originated from the Occitan word 'cantal' meaning 'stone'. The name gained prominence through Saint Jeanne de Chantal, co-founder of the Order of the Visitation. In modern English usage, Chantell may also be a creative respelling of Chantal, influenced by the popular 'elle' suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chan, Telly, Channy
Sibling names for Chantell
Names that share Chantell's style, for a brother or sister.
