Chantal

Chantal is a girl's name of French origin meaning “stone.” In 2024 it was given to 17 girls in the United States.

Chantal at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“stone”

About the name Chantal

Chantal belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “stone” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Chantal first appears in Social Security records in 1947. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #553 in 1990, and in 2024 17 babies received the name — 8,446 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chantal in US records

First recorded (US)
1947
Best US rank
#553 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Chantal in 2024
17
Total since 1880
8,446

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chantal mean?

Chantal means “stone” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Chantal a boy or girl name?

Chantal is a girl name. In 2024, 17 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chantal?

Chantal comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Chantal?

Chantal first appears in US records in 1947. Its best-ever ranking was #553 in 1990, and 17 babies were given the name in 2024.

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