Shauntell
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of Shawn and Telle.
Name Census estimates that about 249 living Americans carry the first name Shauntell. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shauntell today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shauntell births was 1981 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shauntell. 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
249
~ 1 in 1,376,523 Americans
Peak year
1981
18 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1997 SSA rank
#13,454
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Shauntell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shauntell 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 103 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Shauntell remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shauntell 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 Shauntell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shauntells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Shauntell
The name Shauntell is believed to have originated from the French language, derived from the Old French name Chantelle. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "cantare," which means "to sing." The name was initially popular in medieval France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Burgundy.
During the Middle Ages, the name Shauntell was sometimes used as a nickname or diminutive form of other French names such as Chantal or Chantel. It was also influenced by the French word "chanter," which means "to sing or chant." This connection to music and singing may have contributed to the name's appeal and popularity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shauntell can be found in a 13th-century French text, where it was used as a feminine name. However, it was not until the 16th and 17th centuries that the name gained more widespread recognition and usage across various parts of Europe.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shauntell. One such person was Shauntell de Châtillon (1142-1203), a French noblewoman and the daughter of Renaud de Châtillon, a prominent crusader during the Third Crusade. Another was Shauntell de Valois (1316-1369), a French princess who was the daughter of Charles, Count of Valois.
In the realm of literature, Shauntell was the name of a character in the 18th-century French novel "Les Liaisons dangereuses" by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. This novel, which explored themes of seduction and betrayal, helped to further popularize the name in France and beyond.
Moving into the 20th century, Shauntell Hemingway (1898-1986) was an American writer and the fourth wife of the renowned author Ernest Hemingway. She played a significant role in preserving and promoting her husband's literary legacy after his death.
Another notable figure was Shauntell O'Hara (1923-2009), an American actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was best known for her roles in musicals and her performances on the stage.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Shauntell throughout history, reflecting its enduring presence and cultural significance across various eras and regions.
People
Shauntell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shauntell 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
Shauntell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shauntell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 249 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shauntell 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 1,376,523 US residents.
Is Shauntell a common name?
We classify Shauntell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 266 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shauntell most popular?
The single biggest year for Shauntell was 1981, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shauntell is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shauntell a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shauntell 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.