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Chantel Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationshan-TEL / ʃænˈtɛl

French; Latin

Meaning

French: singer; Latin: to sing

Historical & Cultural Background

Chantel is derived from the French word 'chanter,' meaning 'to sing.' It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with elegance and musicality. It has also been used in various cultural contexts, reflecting a blend of French and Latin influences.

Trend Summary

Chantel experienced a peak in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shantel
  • Chantelle

International Variants

  • Chantelle (French)
  • Shantelle (English)

Famous people named Chantel

Chantel Jeffries is an American model and DJ known for her social media presence and collaborations with various artists.

Chantel VanSanten is an American actress recognized for her roles in television series such as 'The Flash' and 'One Tree Hill.'.

Fictional characters named Chantel

Chantel is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' known for her adventurous spirit.

Chantel is a character in the video game 'The Sims,' where players can create and interact with her in various scenarios.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chantel was first seen in the United States in 1957. Chantel has ranked as high as #620 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Chantel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chantel (2023)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19575
19596
19615
196212
196356
196445
196556
196661
196766
1968178
1969146
1970185
1971284
1972289
1973250
1974274
1975276
1976291
1977293
1978261
1979269
1980301
1981316
1982334
1983379
1984401
1985494
1986476
1987619
1988596
1989683
1990740
1991675
1992629
1993590
1994521
1995503
1996473
1997419
1998336
1999289
2000249
2001239
2002181
2003157
2004139
2005108
2006113
200782
200872
200962
201052
201162
201243
201338
201429
201524
201641
201727
201828
201930
202030
202121
202225
202320
202416