Chantel

Chantel is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 16 girls in the United States.

Chantel at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Chantel

Chantel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Chantel first appears in Social Security records in 1957. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #360 in 1990, and in 2024 16 babies received the name — 14,970 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chantel in US records

First recorded (US)
1957
Best US rank
#360 in 1990
Peak year
1990
Babies named Chantel in 2024
16
Total since 1880
14,970

Chantel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#386 in 1998
Babies named Chantel in 2024
3
Total since 1996
671

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chantel mean?

The meaning of Chantel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Chantel a boy or girl name?

Chantel is a girl name. In 2024, 16 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chantel?

Chantel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Chantel?

Chantel first appears in US records in 1957. Its best-ever ranking was #360 in 1990, and 16 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].