Declining since 1990, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Shantel since 1963
Babies named Shantel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 312 |
| 1970s | 1,939 |
| 1980s | 3,226 |
| 1990s | 3,475 |
| 2000s | 976 |
| 2010s | 271 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Shantel is a relatively recent name in the United States, first recorded in 1963. It saw a surge in popularity during the 1990s, reaching its peak in 1990 at rank 408. Since then, usage has declined steadily; by 2025, it had fallen to rank 10,917, with only about 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name that year. The name is a modern coinage, likely influenced by the French surname Chantal (derived from a place name meaning 'stone') and the Irish-derived Shawn. Shantel is predominantly given to girls and has no strong ties to any particular region or ethnic group, as reflected by no states appearing in its top states. Its sound aligns with other invented names popular in the late 20th century, such as Tasha and Latoya.
Shantel is a 20th-century coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1963. It blends sounds from names such as Chantal (from the French surname, originally from a place name meaning 'stone') and Shawn (an Anglicized form of Seán, the Irish variant of John). The name gained popularity in the 1990s, peaking in 1990 at rank 408. It is primarily used for girls.
Where Shantel is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shan, Shanny, Tel, Telly
Sibling names for Shantel
Names that share Shantel's style, for a brother or sister.
