Shantal
Every Shantal since 1968 — 1,685 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shantal
Shantal is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,843 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 1,685 American babies have been named Shantal. Its peak came in 1990, when 70 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 Shantal stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shantal 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 | #7,843 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,893 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,375 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,243 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,544 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,644 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,594 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,593 |
| 2017 | 17 | #7,056 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,632 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,425 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,437 |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,126 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,231 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,116 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,480 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,178 |
| 2008 | 47 | #3,524 |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,281 |
| 2006 | 46 | #3,497 |
| 2005 | 54 | #3,000 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,435 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,940 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,517 |
| 2001 | 40 | #3,410 |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,060 |
| 1995 | 60 | #2,238 |
| 1990 | 70 | #1,968 |
| 1985 | 26 | #3,398 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,482 |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,011 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,256 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shantal in 2025?
Shantal ranked #7,843 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 Shantal?
1,685 babies have been named Shantal in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shantal most popular?
Shantal peaked in 1990, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Shantal a boy or girl name?
Shantal is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shantal rising or falling?
Shantal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.