Chantal
Borrowed from French Chantal in the 1960s, from the surname of a French saint Jeanne de Chantal, actually a Baroness of Chantal, a place name in France from Old Occitan…
Every Chantal since 1947 — 8,476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chantal
Chantal is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,167 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 8,476 American babies have been named Chantal. Its peak came in 1990, when 428 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 Chantal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chantal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,167 | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,687 | — | — |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,007 | — | — |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,348 | — | — |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,431 | — | — |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,905 | — | — |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,026 | — | — |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,491 | — | — |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,400 | — | — |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,885 | — | — |
| 2015 | 47 | #3,398 | — | — |
| 2014 | 52 | #3,144 | — | — |
| 2013 | 52 | #3,135 | — | — |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,327 | — | — |
| 2011 | 65 | #2,700 | — | — |
| 2010 | 60 | #2,872 | — | — |
| 2009 | 83 | #2,342 | — | — |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,932 | — | — |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,073 | — | — |
| 2006 | 109 | #1,868 | — | — |
| 2005 | 151 | #1,419 | — | — |
| 2004 | 124 | #1,586 | — | — |
| 2003 | 135 | #1,454 | — | — |
| 2002 | 174 | #1,181 | — | — |
| 2001 | 154 | #1,279 | — | — |
| 2000 | 146 | #1,306 | — | — |
| 1995 | 281 | #728 | — | — |
| 1990 | 428 | #553 | — | — |
| 1985 | 218 | #776 | — | — |
| 1980 | 106 | #1,238 | — | — |
| 1975 | 87 | #1,278 | — | — |
| 1970 | 99 | #1,169 | — | — |
| 1965 | 55 | #1,502 | — | — |
| 1960 | 22 | #2,583 | — | — |
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| 1950 | 11 | #3,251 | — | — |
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Famous people named Chantal
- Chantal Mouffe Philosopher · b. 1943
- Chantal Akerman Film director · 1950–2015
- Chantal Goya Actor · b. 1942
- Chantal Andere Actor · b. 1972
- Chantal Janzen Actor · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chantal mean?
Borrowed from French Chantal in the 1960s, from the surname of a French saint Jeanne de Chantal, actually a Baroness of Chantal, a place name in France from Old Occitan cantal (“stone, moellon, rubblestone”).
How popular is the name Chantal in 2025?
Chantal ranked #6,167 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chantal?
8,476 babies have been named Chantal in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chantal most popular?
Chantal peaked in 1990, when 428 newborns received the name.
Is Chantal a boy or girl name?
Chantal is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chantal rising or falling?
Chantal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chantal?
Well-known people named Chantal include Chantal Mouffe (philosopher), Chantal Akerman (film director), Chantal Goya (actor).