Shauntelle
A feminine name having Irish origins meaning "womanly" or "graceful".
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Shauntelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shauntelle today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shauntelle births was 1989 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shauntelle. 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
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
1989
14 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1999 SSA rank
#16,508
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Shauntelle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shauntelle 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 91 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Shauntelle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shauntelle 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 Shauntelle 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 Shauntelle
The given name Shauntelle has its origins in the French language and culture, dating back to the late 18th century. It is derived from the Old French word "chant," meaning "song" or "chant," and is believed to have been initially used as a feminine form of the masculine name Shawn or Sean.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shauntelle can be traced back to the late 1700s in France, where it was occasionally bestowed upon newborn girls. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the 20th century when it gained more widespread popularity, particularly in the United States.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Shauntelle. One of the earliest recorded instances is Shauntelle Beaumont (1802-1879), a French poetess and writer who gained recognition for her works celebrating nature and the beauty of the French countryside.
Another prominent figure was Shauntelle Dubois (1867-1943), a French-American educator and activist who championed women's rights and advocated for equal access to education. She founded several schools and educational institutions in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the realm of arts and entertainment, Shauntelle Marceau (1924-2015) was a renowned French actress and dancer, known for her roles in several acclaimed films, including "Gigi" and "The Lovers." She was awarded the prestigious César Award for Best Actress in 1982.
The name Shauntelle has also been associated with notable figures in the field of science and exploration. Shauntelle Cousteau (1910-1997) was a French explorer and environmentalist, best known for her work in promoting marine conservation and her pioneering underwater documentaries alongside her father, Jacques Cousteau.
More recently, Shauntelle LaBelle (born 1954) is an American singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s with hits like "New Attitude" and "If You Asked Me To." She has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards and Emmy Awards, and continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
While the name Shauntelle has French roots, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has been embraced by individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
People
Shauntelle + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shauntelle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shauntelle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shauntelle 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Shauntelle a common name?
We classify Shauntelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shauntelle most popular?
The single biggest year for Shauntelle was 1989, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shauntelle is about 43 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shauntelle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shauntelle 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.