Chantel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Chantel means 'to sing' in French.
Meaning of the Name Chantel
Chantel is a feminine name of French origin. It is derived from the French word 'chante' which means 'to sing'. The name carries connotations of melodiousness and elegance. Chantel is often associated with beauty and grace, and it has a romantic and poetic feel to it.
Popularity of the Name Chantel
The popularity for the name Chantel peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 739 births, which ranked number 695 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Chantel had the most female births in 1990 with 739, which ranked number 361 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1989 with 6, which ranked number 6,941 out of 9,229 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Chantel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 43 births to 25 births, a decline of -41.86%. Among females, Chantel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 43 births to 25 births, a decline of -41.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chantel
- 20 Year Trend of Chantel: -86.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Chantel: -41.86%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Chantel: -41.86%
Popularity of Chantel by State
Among females, Chantel was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Chantel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Chantel
- Total Births of Chantel: 24 (-5.28%)
- Female Births of Chantel: 24 (-5.28%)
Given the downward trend of Chantel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.28% decrease in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Chantel have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 24 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.28%.