Holding steady.
Popularity of Chantil since 1968
Babies named Chantil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 95 |
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chantil is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 1968, with its peak usage occurring in 1981. It has never appeared in the top 1000 names, indicating rare but steady use. The trajectory of the name has been stable since the 1980s, without significant revival. Deriving from the French name Chantal, meaning 'stone', Chantil reflects a pattern of creating distinctive name forms common in late-20th-century American naming. It remains a relatively uncommon choice.
Chantil is a modern invented name, probably derived from Chantal, which itself originated as a French surname from a place name meaning 'stone' or 'stony place'. The spelling change from Chantal to Chantil may reflect a desire for uniqueness. The name saw modest use in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Channy, Tilly, Chee
Sibling names for Chantil
Names that share Chantil's style, for a brother or sister.
