Chanelle Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsha-NEL / /ʃəˈnɛl/

French; English

Meaning

French: 'canal'; English: 'little channel'

Historical & Cultural Background

Chanelle is derived from the French word 'canal', which refers to a waterway. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly influenced by the fashion brand Chanel. It is often associated with elegance and sophistication due to its connection with the iconic designer Coco Chanel. The name has also been used in English-speaking countries, where it is sometimes seen as a modern variation of the name Chanel.

Trend Summary

Chanelle has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shanel
  • Chanel

International Variants

  • Chanel (French)
  • Canela (Spanish)

Famous people named Chanelle

Chanelle Hayes is a British television personality and singer.

Chanelle McCleary is a British reality TV star known for her appearance on 'Big Brother'.

Chanelle Powe is a Canadian actress recognized for her roles in various television series.

Fictional characters named Chanelle

Chanelle is a character in the television series 'The Real World', known for her dynamic personality.

Chanelle is a character in the video game 'The Sims', often depicted as a fashionable sim.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chanelle was first seen in the United States in 1963. Chanelle has ranked as high as #1003 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Chanelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chanelle (2021)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19635
196410
196510
19668
196715
196812
196918
197025
197122
197238
197328
197430
197535
197648
197757
197864
197986
198097
1981105
198293
1983137
1984140
1985130
1986141
1987180
1988186
1989196
1990206
1991224
1992194
1993182
1994148
1995122
1996116
1997111
1998102
199985
200097
200184
200280
200382
200476
200580
200692
2007104
200893
2009117
201089
201168
2012112
201387
201494
201576
201668
201756
201842
201948
202040
202131
202226
202330
202424