Chanell
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,292 in 1988
7 babies were named Chanell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 5,009 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Chanell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Chanell, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chanell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChanell first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #1,292. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChanell was 5.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 38,610 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendChanell has slipped 5,009 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Chanell
Chanell is a girl name of English and French origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Chanell for girls from 1961 to 2025, in 64 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #1,292 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.6 | 178,218 girls |
| 1970s | 28 | 35,575 girls |
| 1980s | 52 | 19,231 girls |
| 1990s | 40 | 24,691 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,620 girls |
| 2010s | 16 | 62,189 girls |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,151 girls |
Other spellings of Chanell
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Chanell
What is the origin of the name Chanell?
Chanell has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Chanell a boy or girl name?
Chanell is a girl name.
How popular is the name Chanell?
Chanell ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#1,292).