Chantal Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationshan-TAL / ʃɑːnˈtɑːl

French; Latin

Meaning

French: 'stone' or 'boulder'; Latin: 'singer'

Historical & Cultural Background

Chantal is derived from the French name 'Chantal', which is linked to the Latin word 'cantare', meaning 'to sing'. The name became popular in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking countries. It is often associated with Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal, a French saint and founder of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. The name has been used for both genders, though it is predominantly feminine.

Trend Summary

Chantal has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline since the 1980s.

Similar Names

ChandraShaneChaseChetChadChanceCyrusCian

Variants

  • Chantelle
  • Chantall

International Variants

  • Chantal (French)
  • Chantale (French)
  • Chantall (German)

Famous people named Chantal

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Fictional characters named Chantal

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Sibling Suggestions

GabrielJulienLucMatthieuSophieClaire

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chantal was first seen in the United States in 1989. Chantal has ranked as high as #1189 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Chantal has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chantal

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19897