Shanell
Girl name · American · English
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #784 in 1984
5 babies were named Shanell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 8,019 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shanell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shanell, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shanell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShanell first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1984, when it ranked #784. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShanell was 10× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,769 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendShanell has slipped 8,019 places over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Shanell
Shanell is a girl name of American and English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Shanell for girls from 1964 to 2025, in 62 of those 62 years. Its best year was 1984, when it ranked #784 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9.9 | 101,180 girls |
| 1970s | 52 | 19,117 girls |
| 1980s | 90 | 11,077 girls |
| 1990s | 67 | 14,865 girls |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,010 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,998 girls |
| 2020s | 7.9 | 126,316 girls |
Other spellings of Shanell
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Questions about the name Shanell
What is the origin of the name Shanell?
Shanell has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Shanell a boy or girl name?
Shanell is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shanell?
Shanell ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1984 (#784).