MallowbyNames

Shantil

shan-TEEL · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Shantelle.

Peak popularity
1991
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Shantil since 1976

Babies named Shantil per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4812198020002020Most births 1991Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s24
1980s53
1990s34
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Shantil is a rare modern name first recorded in 1976, with a peak in 1991. It has never ranked in the top 1000 and appears in no top states, indicating highly localized or infrequent use. Its stable trajectory suggests consistent but minimal usage over decades. The name likely originates as a creative respelling or suffix variation, possibly influenced by names like Shantelle or Chantel, though no direct etymological root is established. With no famous bearers and no historical depth, Shantil remains an uncommon choice.

Shantil is a rare name first recorded in 1976, likely formed from the fashionable -il suffix added to the root Shan, a noted similarity to names like Shantelle. Its usage peaked in 1991, but it has never entered widespread use. The name appears infrequently in U.S. records and shows no clear derivation from established name traditions.

Sibling names for Shantil

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Shantil mean?
The meaning of Shantil is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of Shantelle.
How popular is the name Shantil?
Shantil has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. Its peak usage year was 1991, but it remains very rare.
Is Shantil a boy or girl name?
Shantil is most often used for girls.