Shantell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shantell is a name of French origin meaning 'stone' or 'boulder.' It evolved from 'Chantal' and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique name. The name is often associated with creativity and individuality, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Shantell is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shantell has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shantell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8221st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9454th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1174th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1050th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3165th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13138th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shantell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shantell"
Pronunciation
/ʃænˈtɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
Shantell is derived from the French name 'Chantal,' which means 'stone' or 'boulder.' It became popular in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Meaning
stone, boulder
Language Evolution
Chantal, Shantelle, Shantell
Historical Usage
Shantell gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially in the United States, as part of a trend towards unique and creative names.
Variants & Derivatives
Chantal, Shantelle, Shantae, Shan
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Shantell is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Shantell Martin - an artist known for her distinctive black-and-white drawings., Shantell - a popular social media influencer.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shantell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shantell"
"Shantell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8221st of 10718 | 16 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9454th of 12526 | 18 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1174th of 19264 | 1,605 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1050th of 27321 | 2,598 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3165th of 35406 | 786 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13138th of 30306 | 73 |
Regional Popularity of "Shantell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shantell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.80% 1257th/2937 |
47.86% 1667th/3483 |
24.42% 859th/3518 |
36.28% 1467th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.42% 1121st/3685 |
23.96% 1072nd/4475 |
18.12% 941st/5194 |
21.02% 1328th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
63.64% 2916th/4582 |
48.78% 2519th/5164 |
56.88% 4160th/7313 |
56.14% 4190th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shantell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shantell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.