Shantelle
Every Shantelle since 1964 — 2,680 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shantelle
Shantelle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1964, 2,680 American babies have been named Shantelle. Its peak came in 1987, when 124 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Shantelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shantelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,369 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,301 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 11 | #10,011 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,410 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,054 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,146 |
| 2012 | 13 | #9,043 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,139 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,230 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,006 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,054 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,352 |
| 2006 | 22 | #6,098 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,216 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,355 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,923 |
| 2002 | 26 | #4,740 |
| 2001 | 36 | #3,697 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,720 |
| 1995 | 73 | #1,915 |
| 1990 | 87 | #1,699 |
| 1985 | 105 | #1,284 |
| 1980 | 64 | #1,747 |
| 1975 | 56 | #1,705 |
| 1970 | 40 | #2,074 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,391 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shantelle in 2025?
Shantelle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shantelle?
2,680 babies have been named Shantelle in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shantelle most popular?
Shantelle peaked in 1987, when 124 newborns received the name.
Is Shantelle a boy or girl name?
Shantelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shantelle rising or falling?
Shantelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.