Girl · #17,168 in 2026

Chauntel

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

Current Rank

#17,168

Peak Rank

#3,673 (1989)

Total Babies

497

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1968

First Year

2006

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#3673

Peak Rank

497

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chauntel

Chauntel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 27 Chauntels were born — ranking #3,673 that year. As of 2026, Chauntel ranks #17,168 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 497 Chauntels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chauntel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chauntel 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 Chauntel

What does the name Chauntel mean?

Chauntel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chauntel in 2026?

In 2026, Chauntel ranks #17,168 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chauntel most popular?

Chauntel reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #3,673 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chauntel most popular?

Chauntel has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chauntel.

Is Chauntel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chauntel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chauntel include Hollee, Edlyn, Carlissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chauntel

Chauntel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 497 births in the dataset. Chauntel's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #3,673. Use the chart and map above to compare Chauntel'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.