Shanelle
Every Shanelle since 1966 — 4,625 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanelle
Shanelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,842 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 4,625 American babies have been named Shanelle. Its peak came in 1992, when 201 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 Shanelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #7,842 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,126 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,525 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,673 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,229 |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,537 |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,545 |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,552 |
| 2017 | 35 | #4,210 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,652 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,172 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,914 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,869 |
| 2012 | 77 | #2,423 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,691 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,637 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2,747 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,682 |
| 2007 | 80 | #2,387 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,774 |
| 2005 | 78 | #2,309 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,921 |
| 2003 | 62 | #2,603 |
| 2002 | 68 | #2,375 |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,407 |
| 2000 | 83 | #2,013 |
| 1995 | 141 | #1,223 |
| 1990 | 160 | #1,098 |
| 1985 | 142 | #1,048 |
| 1980 | 121 | #1,131 |
| 1975 | 41 | #2,128 |
| 1970 | 11 | #5,004 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shanelle in 2025?
Shanelle ranked #7,842 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shanelle?
4,625 babies have been named Shanelle in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanelle most popular?
Shanelle peaked in 1992, when 201 newborns received the name.
Is Shanelle a boy or girl name?
Shanelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shanelle rising or falling?
Shanelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.