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Shantelle

Girl name · American · French

Shantelle is an American and French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Shantelle has the name Elle hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Shantelle would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationShantelle peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Shantelle you'd meet today is about 38 years old.
  • HistoryShantelle 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.
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US births per million girls, 1964–2025

04080196420002019

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

About the name Shantelle

Shantelle is a girl name of American and French origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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:American namesFrench names

Other spellings of Shantelle

Girl name: Shantele

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Questions about the name Shantelle

What is the origin of the name Shantelle?

Shantelle is American and French in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Shantelle turns up in more than one tradition. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Shantelle a boy or girl name?

Shantelle is a girl name.

How popular is the name Shantelle?

Shantelle is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #1,179 in 1987, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Shantelle?

If you like Shantelle, you might also like Shantele. Shantele is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Shantelle?

Shantelle is an American and French girl name. French names have a soft, elegant sound that has made them popular well beyond France. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.