Chantell
Every Chantell since 1958 — 3,496 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chantell
Chantell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1958, 3,496 American babies have been named Chantell. Its peak came in 1991, when 155 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 Chantell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chantell 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,799 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,164 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,789 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,360 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,088 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,228 | — | — |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,877 | — | — |
| 2010 | 13 | #8,826 | — | — |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,147 | — | — |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,784 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,182 | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,416 | — | — |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,305 | — | — |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,610 | — | — |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,962 | — | — |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,470 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,562 | — | — |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,679 | — | — |
| 1995 | 87 | #1,687 | — | — |
| 1990 | 153 | #1,132 | — | — |
| 1985 | 126 | #1,139 | — | — |
| 1980 | 80 | #1,496 | — | — |
| 1975 | 93 | #1,231 | — | — |
| 1970 | 77 | #1,356 | — | — |
| 1965 | 22 | #2,609 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,497 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chantell in 2025?
Chantell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Chantell?
3,496 babies have been named Chantell in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chantell most popular?
Chantell peaked in 1991, when 155 newborns received the name.
Is Chantell a boy or girl name?
Chantell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chantell rising or falling?
Chantell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.