Girl · #10,242 in 2026

Shontel

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

Current Rank

#10,242

Peak Rank

#1,856 (1972)

Total Babies

771

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1967

First Year

2002

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#1856

Peak Rank

771

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shontel

Shontel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1967, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 45 Shontels were born — ranking #1,856 that year. As of 2026, Shontel ranks #10,242 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 771 Shontels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Shontel

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

Chantelle
Shantel
Shantelle
Chantell
Chandelle
Shantung
Shindle
Schendel
Schindel
Gentle
Chanel
Chantal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shontel

What does the name Shontel mean?

Shontel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1967. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shontel in 2026?

In 2026, Shontel ranks #10,242 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Shontel most popular?

Shontel reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #1,856 that year with 45 babies given the name.

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

Shontel has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Missouri, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shontel.

Is Shontel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shontel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shontel include Lenette, Bracha, Shanette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shontel

Shontel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1967 and has accumulated 771 births in the dataset. Shontel's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #1,856. Use the chart and map above to compare Shontel'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.