How Many People Are Named Chantele?

Complete statistics for the name Chantele: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chantele
Very Rare
French

Chantele is a very rare name, with only 419 total births in the U.S. and 403 people still living. It's so uncommon, you'd have to meet 819,136 Americans to find one named Chantele. The peak year was 1971 when 19 babies were given this name.

~403
Living in US
1 in 819,136
Americans
1971
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Song or singer
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Expressive Creative Warm Sociable
5
Life Path Number

The life path number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, adventure, and adaptability. People connected to this number tend to be curious and energetic, always seeking new experiences and embracing change rather than resisting it.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

754
Worldwide Bearers
#299,270
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
432
🇿🇦 South Africa
157
🇨🇦 Canada
45
🇬🇧 England
38
🇨🇩 DR Congo
34
🇧🇷 Brazil
15
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇮🇳 India
4
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
403 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 44
6
Would be under 30 (1%)
397
Would be 30–60 (95%)
16
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 419 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1971

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
57
International
80

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chantele Through the Generations

The name Chantele has a unique journey through American history. With just 419 total births and 403 living individuals, it's clear why it's considered very rare. The fact that the peak year for births was 1971, with 19 babies named Chantele, highlights a brief but notable surge in popularity. This contrasts sharply with the current stable trend, indicating a period of increased interest followed by a return to normalcy. The significant gap between the total births and living individuals, only 76 less people alive now compared to those born, underscores the name's rarity. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 95% of Chanteles aged 30-60, suggesting a generation that came of age in the 1970s and 1980s. This aligns with the peak birth year and explains the current prevalence of middle-aged Chanteles.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Chantele

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chantele's French roots

📄 About the Name Chantele

How Many People Have the Name Chantele?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 403 people in the United States currently share the name Chantele. That works out to roughly 1 in every 819,136 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chantele a Common or Rare Name?

Chantele is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Chantele Mean?

Chantele means "Song or singer" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chantele in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Chantele Most Popular?

The name Chantele reached peak popularity in 1971, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chantele?

Approximately 403 people named Chantele live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 419. That works out to roughly 1 in 819,136 Americans.

Is Chantele a rare name?

Chantele is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 819,136 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chantele mean?

Chantele means "Song or singer" and comes from French origins.

Is Chantele more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chantele are male and 100% are female.

When was Chantele most popular?

Chantele peaked in 1971 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US403
All-Time Births419
1 in X1 in 819,136
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age44
Peak Year1971
World Rank#299,270
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.