Shantelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shantelle is a name of French origin, derived from 'Chantal', meaning 'singing'. It has evolved from historical forms like Chantal to its modern variant Shantelle. The name is often associated with music and creativity and gained popularity in the late 20th century. It does not have biblical relevance, but is viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Shantelle is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. 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, Shantelle 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, 'Shantelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11476th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2003rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1545th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4856th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13987th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shantelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shantelle"
Pronunciation
/ʃænˈtɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
Shantelle is derived from the French name 'Chantal', which originally comes from the Latin 'cantare', meaning 'to sing'. The name is also associated with a town in France called 'Chantal'.
Meaning
singing
Language Evolution
Chantal, Shantelle
Historical Usage
The name Shantelle gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern feminine form of Chantal.
Variants & Derivatives
Chantal, Shante, Shantell
Modern Popularity & Image
Shantelle is perceived as a stylish and modern name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Shantelle M. K. Smith, a notable artist, Shantelle McKenzie, a prominent activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shantelle"
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 "Shantelle"
"Shantelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11476th of 12526 | 9 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2003rd of 19264 | 692 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1545th of 27321 | 1,481 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4856th of 35406 | 434 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13987th of 30306 | 64 |
Regional Popularity of "Shantelle" 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 "Shantelle" 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) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
46.56% 1638th/3518 |
72.68% 2939th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
45.97% 1694th/3685 |
32.45% 1452nd/4475 |
34.52% 1793rd/5194 |
27.39% 1730th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
59.69% 4455th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shantelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shantelle" 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.