Shantal
Meaningstony place · English form of Chantal
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,952 in 1990
14 babies were named Shantal in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,004 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shantal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shantal, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shantal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShantal first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #1,952. Today it's #7,491, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendShantal has slipped 2,004 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningShantal is an English form of Chantal, which means “stony place”.
About the name Shantal
Shantal is a girl name of American origin meaning “stony place”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-tal”. US birth records list Shantal for girls from 1968 to 2025, in 58 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,952 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.2 | 238,095 girls |
| 1970s | 6.7 | 150,150 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,582 girls |
| 1990s | 28 | 35,474 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,188 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 71,839 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 87,719 girls |
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- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
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- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Shantal
What does the name Shantal mean?
Shantal means “stony place” in English, as a form of Chantal.
What is the origin of the name Shantal?
Shantal has American roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Shantal a boy or girl name?
Shantal is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shantal?
Shantal ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,952).