Chantal Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Chantal means 'to sing' in Latin and is associated with elegance and grace.
Meaning of the Name Chantal
Chantal is a French name derived from the Latin word cantare, meaning 'to sing'. It was first used as a given name in the 17th century, and gained popularity in France and other French-speaking countries. The name is associated with elegance and grace, and is often given to girls with musical talents. Chantal can also be interpreted as 'stone' or 'rock' in Hebrew, adding a deeper meaning to the name.
Popularity of the Name Chantal
The popularity for the name Chantal peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 428 births, which ranked number 1,030 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Chantal had the most female births in 1990 with 428, which ranked number 553 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 7, which ranked number 6,227 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Chantal has declined sharply over the last ten years from 49 births to 15 births, a decline of -69.39%. Among females, Chantal has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 49 births to 15 births, a decline of -69.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chantal
- 20 Year Trend of Chantal: -91.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Chantal: -69.39%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Chantal: -69.39%
Popularity of Chantal by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Chantal. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Chantal in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Chantal is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Chantal
- Total Births of Chantal: 13 (-11.16%)
- Female Births of Chantal: 13 (-11.16%)
Given the downward trend of Chantal over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.16% decrease in total births, for a total of 13 births in 2024. For Females, births for Chantal have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 13 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.16%.