Chantele
A feminine name of French origin meaning "to sing beautifully."
Name Census estimates that about 388 living Americans carry the first name Chantele. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chantele today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chantele births was 1971 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chantele. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
388
~ 1 in 883,387 Americans
Peak year
1971
19 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1999 SSA rank
#12,990
Tracked since 1963
Popularity
Chantele: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chantele from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 155 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Chantele remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chantele by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chantele during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chanteles live
Origin
Meaning and history of Chantele
The name Chantele originated from the French language and culture, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a feminine form of the French name Chantal, which itself is derived from the Latin word "cantus," meaning "song" or "chant."
During the Middle Ages, the name Chantele gained popularity in France, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. It was often associated with the concept of melodious and harmonious voices, which were highly valued in religious and courtly settings.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chantele can be found in the 12th-century French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland), where a character named Chantele is mentioned as a skilled singer and musician.
Throughout history, several notable figures bore the name Chantele. In the 14th century, Chantele de Montfort (1307-1349) was a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of minstrels and troubadours. Another prominent figure was Chantele de Valois (1388-1439), a French princess and duchess, who was celebrated for her beauty and grace.
During the Renaissance period, Chantele de Châteauneuf (1520-1589) was a renowned French poet and playwright, whose works often explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. In the 17th century, Chantele Duval (1648-1715) was a celebrated French actress and dancer, renowned for her performances in the royal courts of Europe.
In more recent times, Chantele Lacroix (1901-1985) was a French fashion designer and businesswoman, who founded the iconic fashion house Chantele Lacroix. Her elegant and sophisticated designs were worn by many influential figures, including royalty and celebrities.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Chantele, a name that has maintained its association with grace, beauty, and artistic expression across various cultures and eras.
People
Chantele + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chantele as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chantele: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chantele?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 388 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chantele going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 883,387 US residents.
Is Chantele a common name?
We classify Chantele as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 419 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chantele most popular?
The single biggest year for Chantele was 1971, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chantele is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chantele a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chantele in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.