Shanell
Every Shanell since 1964 — 4,719 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shanell
Shanell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,900 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 4,719 American babies have been named Shanell. Its peak came in 1990, when 208 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shanell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shanell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,900 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,363 | — | — |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,889 | — | — |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,672 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,041 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,178 | — | — |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,147 | — | — |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,762 | — | — |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,166 | — | — |
| 2016 | 35 | #4,230 | — | — |
| 2015 | 42 | #3,694 | — | — |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,537 | — | — |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,992 | — | — |
| 2012 | 47 | #3,458 | — | — |
| 2011 | 43 | #3,653 | — | — |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,973 | — | — |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,885 | — | — |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,211 | — | — |
| 2007 | 48 | #3,472 | — | — |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,169 | — | — |
| 2005 | 68 | #2,549 | — | — |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,959 | — | — |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,874 | — | — |
| 2002 | 59 | #2,635 | — | — |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,375 | — | — |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,566 | — | — |
| 1995 | 91 | #1,638 | — | — |
| 1990 | 208 | #919 | — | — |
| 1985 | 136 | #1,076 | — | — |
| 1980 | 131 | #1,081 | — | — |
| 1975 | 103 | #1,135 | — | — |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,547 | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,701 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shanell in 2025?
Shanell ranked #16,900 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shanell?
4,719 babies have been named Shanell in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shanell most popular?
Shanell peaked in 1990, when 208 newborns received the name.
Is Shanell a boy or girl name?
Shanell is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shanell rising or falling?
Shanell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.