Shantel
Every Shantel since 1963 — 10,319 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shantel
Shantel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,778 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 10,319 American babies have been named Shantel. Its peak came in 1990, when 493 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 Shantel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shantel 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 | 8 | #11,778 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,998 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,902 | — | — |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,292 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #11,029 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,906 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,382 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,710 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,642 | — | — |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,973 | — | — |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,690 | — | — |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,409 | — | — |
| 2013 | 27 | #5,127 | — | — |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,948 | — | — |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,057 | — | — |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,115 | — | — |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,728 | — | — |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,213 | — | — |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,678 | — | — |
| 2006 | 83 | #2,305 | — | — |
| 2005 | 86 | #2,157 | — | — |
| 2004 | 84 | #2,151 | — | — |
| 2003 | 129 | #1,520 | — | — |
| 2002 | 131 | #1,467 | — | — |
| 2001 | 113 | #1,626 | — | — |
| 2000 | 161 | #1,236 | — | — |
| 1995 | 337 | #643 | — | — |
| 1990 | 486 | #499 | 7 | #7,060 |
| 1985 | 342 | #571 | — | — |
| 1980 | 219 | #758 | 6 | #6,130 |
| 1975 | 189 | #755 | 8 | #4,250 |
| 1970 | 118 | #1,049 | — | — |
| 1965 | 18 | #3,031 | — | — |
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Famous people named Shantel
- Shantel Musician · b. 1968
- Shantel VanSanten Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shantel in 2025?
Shantel ranked #11,778 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shantel?
10,319 babies have been named Shantel in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shantel most popular?
Shantel peaked in 1990, when 493 newborns received the name.
Is Shantel a boy or girl name?
Shantel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shantel rising or falling?
Shantel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Shantel?
Well-known people named Shantel include Shantel (musician), Shantel VanSanten (actor).