Shantel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Shantel means 'stony place' and has a stylish and unique sound.
Meaning of the Name Shantel
Shantel is a modern variant of the name Chantal, which originated from the Old Provençal word 'cantal', meaning 'stony place'. It is believed to have first appeared as a place name in the 17th century in France. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century. Shantel is often chosen for its stylish and unique sound.
Popularity of the Name Shantel
The popularity for the name Shantel peaked in popularity in the year 1990 with 486 births, which ranked number 947 out of 22,678 unique names for that year. Shantel had the most female births in 1990 with 486, which ranked number 499 out of 15,234 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1974 with 9, which ranked number 3,559 out of 6,005 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Shantel has declined sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 10 births, a decline of -65.52%. Among females, Shantel has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 10 births, a decline of -65.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Shantel
- 20 Year Trend of Shantel: -92.37%
- 10 Year Trend of Shantel: -65.52%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Shantel: -65.52%
Popularity of Shantel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Shantel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Shantel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Shantel is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Shantel
- Total Births of Shantel: 9 (-10.10%)
- Female Births of Shantel: 9 (-10.10%)
Given the downward trend of Shantel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -10.10% decrease in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Shantel have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, a decrease of -10.10%.