Girl · #10,514 in 2026

Chanteal

Name: Popularity of the name Chanteal in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chanteal, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,514

Peak Rank

#7,449 (1989)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

1995

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#7449

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chanteal

Chanteal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 10 Chanteals were born — ranking #7,449 that year. As of 2026, Chanteal ranks #10,514 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 44 Chanteals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chanteal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chanteal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chanteal

What does the name Chanteal mean?

Chanteal is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chanteal in 2026?

In 2026, Chanteal ranks #10,514 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Chanteal most popular?

Chanteal reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #7,449 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Chanteal a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chanteal is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chanteal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chanteal include Krysia, Krystn, Krisanna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chanteal

Chanteal is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 44 births in the dataset. Chanteal's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #7,449. Use the chart and map above to compare Chanteal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.