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Chantelle Girl

Popularity: #929 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationshan-TEL / ʃænˈtɛl

French; Latin

Meaning

French: 'singer'; Latin: 'stone'

Historical & Cultural Background

Chantelle is derived from the French word 'chanter', meaning 'to sing'. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The name is often associated with elegance and femininity. It has also been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and music.

Trend Summary

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

Similar Names

Variants

  • Shantelle
  • Chantell

International Variants

  • Chantelle (French)
  • Chantala (Thai)

Famous people named Chantelle

Chantelle Houghton is a British television personality known for her appearances on reality TV.

Chantelle Barry is an Australian singer-songwriter recognized for her music career and contributions to the industry.

Chantelle O'Connor is an Irish author known for her novels and literary works.

Chantelle N. is a Canadian artist celebrated for her contemporary art exhibitions.

Fictional characters named Chantelle

Chantelle is a character in the soap opera 'EastEnders', known for her dramatic storylines.

Chantelle is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', often depicted as a healer.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chantelle was first seen in the United States in 1963. Chantelle has ranked as high as #897 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Utah, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Chantelle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chantelle (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
50%
TX 5
50%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196331
196430
196533
196635
196743
1968109
1969100
1970127
1971139
1972139
1973125
1974130
1975122
1976148
1977131
1978100
1979142
1980147
1981159
1982161
1983172
1984166
1985233
1986246
1987259
1988243
1989303
1990290
1991281
1992265
1993224
1994200
1995195
1996175
1997135
1998122
1999100
200077
200174
200250
200359
200466
200547
200653
200732
200836
200938
201032
201135
201230
201323
201430
201536
201633
201720
201816
201918
202024
202117
202221
202319
202421