The nameShanel
Shanel is a girl's name, a variant of Chanel.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Like Chanel, it takes the surname of the designer Coco Chanel, linked to the Old French chanel, "channel".
Origin
French, from a surname.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Shanel
Shanel in France
Shanel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 405 births over the decade, 54% of all recorded babies named Shanel. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Shanel in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Shanel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shanel mean?
Like Chanel, it takes the surname of the designer Coco Chanel, linked to the Old French chanel, "channel".
What is the origin of the name Shanel?
French, from a surname.
Is Shanel a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanel is a girl's name.