Shantelle
Feminine name of French origin meaning "peaceful".
Name Census estimates that about 2,530 living Americans carry the first name Shantelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shantelle today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shantelle births was 1987 (124 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shantelle. 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
2.5K
~ 1 in 135,476 Americans
Peak year
1987
124 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2019 SSA rank
#10,368
Tracked since 1964
Popularity
Shantelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shantelle from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 911 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shantelle 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 Shantelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shantelles live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Louisiana, California, New York recorded the most babies named Shantelle, while Wisconsin, New Jersey, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 43 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shantelle
The name Shantelle is of French origin and is a variant of the French name Chantelle. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cantus," meaning "song" or "melody." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 12th century in the region of Champagne, France.
The name Shantelle was likely popularized in France during the Middle Ages, when it was associated with the profession of troubadours, who were traveling poets and musicians. The name may have been given to those who had a talent for singing or composing music.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shantelle was a French noblewoman named Shantelle de Montfort, who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for troubadours.
In the 16th century, a French poet and musician named Shantelle Desportes gained fame for her lyrical compositions and performances at the court of King Henry IV. She was highly regarded for her skill and creativity.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Shantelle de Rieux was a prominent patron of the arts in France. She was known for her support of artists, writers, and musicians, and her influence in the cultural circles of the time.
In the 18th century, a French composer and musician named Shantelle Leclair contributed significantly to the development of the violin repertoire. Her compositions were widely performed and celebrated for their technical brilliance and emotional depth.
Another historical figure with the name Shantelle was a French revolutionary and writer named Shantelle Rémusat, who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was an influential figure in the intellectual circles of her time and wrote extensively on philosophy, politics, and social issues.
While the name Shantelle has French roots, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its historical significance and association with the arts and culture of France remain an integral part of its narrative.
People
Shantelle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shantelle 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
Shantelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shantelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,530 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shantelle 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 135,476 US residents.
Is Shantelle a common name?
We classify Shantelle as "Rare". It ranks above 94.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,680 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shantelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Shantelle was 1987, when 124 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shantelle is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shantelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shantelle 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.