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Chantey

Girl name · French

Chantey is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funChantey doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Chantey would score 15 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationChantey peaked in 1986, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Chantey you'd meet today is about 39 years old.
  • HistoryChantey first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1975–2025

02.5519751996

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Chantey

Chantey is a girl name of French origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:French names

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Questions about the name Chantey

What is the origin of the name Chantey?

Chantey is French in origin. Other French names to consider are Charlotte (“free”), Evelyn (“possibly desired”), Violet (“violet flower”) and Camila (“temple attendant”).

Is Chantey a boy or girl name?

Chantey is a girl name.

How popular is the name Chantey?

Chantey is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1996. It peaked at #7,749 in 1986, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Chantey?

Chantey is a French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.