The nameChanel
Chanel is a girl's name inspired by Coco Chanel. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
It takes the surname of the designer Gabrielle Chanel, which became the name of her fashion house.
Origin
French, from a surname.
History
First found in France in the mid 1980s, Chanel peaked there in the late 2000s. It has become rare.
Popularity of the name Chanel
Chanel in France
Chanel was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 855 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Chanel. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Chanel in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
Chanel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chanel mean?
It takes the surname of the designer Gabrielle Chanel, which became the name of her fashion house.
What is the origin of the name Chanel?
French, from a surname.
Is Chanel a girl's or a boy's name?
Chanel is a girl's name.