How Many People Are Named Shantel?
Complete statistics for the name Shantel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shantel is a unique name with roots in modern American coinage, making it very rare. Only 1 in 32,938 Americans share this name, with around 10,019 people living in the US today. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 but has since been declining.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 10,311 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shantel Through the Generations
Shantel has seen its peak and decline within a relatively short timeframe. Born in the early '90s, most people named Shantel are now in their late 30s or early 40s, with only a small fraction under 30. This trend reflects a generation-specific naming choice that's now fading from current usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shantel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shantel
How Many People Have the Name Shantel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,019 people in the United States currently share the name Shantel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,938 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shantel a Common or Rare Name?
Shantel 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 Shantel Mean?
Shantel means "modern American coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shantel in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Shantel Most Popular?
The name Shantel reached peak popularity in 1990, with 493 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Shantel?
Approximately 10,019 people named Shantel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,311. That works out to roughly 1 in 32,938 Americans.
Is Shantel a rare name?
Shantel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,938 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shantel mean?
Shantel means "modern American coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shantel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Shantel are male and 99% are female.
When was Shantel most popular?
Shantel peaked in 1990 with 493 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.