Shanel
Every Shanel since 1962 — 2,526 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanel
Shanel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,001 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 2,526 American babies have been named Shanel. Its peak came in 1991, when 100 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 Shanel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #10,001 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,871 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,046 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,291 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,925 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,517 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,379 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,756 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,769 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,829 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,560 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,539 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,738 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,110 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,699 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,950 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,092 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,860 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,118 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,982 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3,862 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,373 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,098 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,236 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,538 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,953 |
| 1995 | 56 | #2,364 |
| 1990 | 96 | #1,584 |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,708 |
| 1980 | 62 | #1,783 |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,315 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,689 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,390 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shanel in 2025?
Shanel ranked #10,001 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shanel?
2,526 babies have been named Shanel in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanel most popular?
Shanel peaked in 1991, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Shanel a boy or girl name?
Shanel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shanel rising or falling?
Shanel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.