Chanell
Every Chanell since 1961 — 2,897 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chanell
Chanell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,175 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,897 American babies have been named Chanell. Its peak came in 1991, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chanell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chanell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,175 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,692 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,671 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,960 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,746 |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,989 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,474 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,170 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,831 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,971 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,858 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,509 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,266 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,860 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,674 |
| 2010 | 35 | #4,214 |
| 2009 | 48 | #3,422 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,285 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,728 |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,631 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,524 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,915 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,892 |
| 2002 | 37 | #3,610 |
| 2001 | 38 | #3,502 |
| 2000 | 47 | #2,986 |
| 1995 | 63 | #2,131 |
| 1990 | 110 | #1,434 |
| 1985 | 72 | #1,634 |
| 1980 | 69 | #1,661 |
| 1975 | 41 | #2,101 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,788 |
| 1965 | 8 | #4,887 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chanell in 2025?
Chanell ranked #12,175 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chanell?
2,897 babies have been named Chanell in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chanell most popular?
Chanell peaked in 1991, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Chanell a boy or girl name?
Chanell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chanell rising or falling?
Chanell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.