How Many People Are Named Shantell?
Complete statistics for the name Shantell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shantell, a very rare female name, is held by just 4,946 people in the US today, making up 1 in 66,717 Americans. At its peak in 1987 with 196 births, it's now declining but remains a name between classic and modern styles.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 5,106 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: 1987Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shantell Through the Generations
Shantell, a name that peaked in popularity in 1987 with 196 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are 4,946 people named Shantell living in the US, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. The age distribution shows a significant majority in their prime, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shantell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shantell
How Many People Have the Name Shantell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,946 people in the United States currently share the name Shantell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 66,717 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shantell a Common or Rare Name?
Shantell 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 Shantell Mean?
Shantell means "creative variant of Shanta" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shantell in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shantell Most Popular?
The name Shantell reached peak popularity in 1987, with 196 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 Shantell?
Approximately 4,946 people named Shantell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,106. That works out to roughly 1 in 66,717 Americans.
Is Shantell a rare name?
Shantell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 66,717 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shantell mean?
Shantell means "creative variant of Shanta" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shantell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shantell are male and 100% are female.
When was Shantell most popular?
Shantell peaked in 1987 with 196 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.