Shantale
A feminine name of unknown meaning and origin, potentially French.
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Shantale. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shantale today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shantale births was 1988 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shantale. 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
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
1988
13 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1994 SSA rank
#13,133
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Shantale: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shantale from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 55 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Shantale remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shantale 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 Shantale during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shantale
The name Shantale is a relatively modern invented name that does not have a long historical lineage or definitive origin. It appears to be a combination of elements from different languages and cultures, which have been blended together to create a unique name.
One potential influence could be the French name Chantal, which is derived from the Latin name Cantiana. Cantiana was a regional name referring to the area of Kent in England during the Roman era. The name Chantal gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and was later adopted into English as a variant spelling.
Another possible influence is the Sanskrit word "shanti," which means "peace" or "tranquility" in various Indian languages, including Hindi and Bengali. The name Shanti is a common name in South Asia and has been used for both males and females.
The addition of the "le" suffix at the end of the name Shantale is not explicitly tied to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition. It could be a stylistic choice or an attempt to create a name with a more unique and melodic sound.
While the name Shantale does not have a long historical record, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name in recent times:
1. Shantale Arielle, an American actress and model born in 1991, known for her roles in films such as "Precious" and "Sparkle."
2. Shantale Arrington, an American makeup artist and influencer who has worked with various celebrities and brands.
3. Shantale Sprauve, a professional basketball player from the U.S. Virgin Islands who played for several teams in Europe.
4. Shantale Brown, a Canadian track and field athlete who competed in sprinting events.
5. Shantale LaTrice Williams, an American singer and songwriter known for her participation in the reality TV show "The Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll."
While these individuals have achieved varying levels of fame and recognition, their shared name serves as a testament to the creativity and diversity of modern name-giving practices, blending elements from different cultures and languages to create unique and distinctive monikers.
People
Shantale + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shantale as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shantale: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shantale?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shantale 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Shantale a common name?
We classify Shantale as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 125 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shantale most popular?
The single biggest year for Shantale was 1988, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shantale is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shantale a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shantale 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.