Holding steady.
Popularity of Shantil since 1976
Babies named Shantil per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
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
Names that share Shantil's style, for a brother or sister.

