How old is someone named Chantal?
The average Chantal is 36 years old.
Half of all living Chantals are between 28 and 43.
When was Chantal popular?
Chantal was at its most popular in the early 1990s. Parents have been moving away from it for decades, and 19 babies were named Chantal in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 36 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 140 | 110 |
| 1960s | 609 | 540 |
| 1970s | 937 | 880 |
| 1980s | 2,190 | 2,100 |
| 1990s | 2,739 | 2,700 |
| 2000s | 1,283 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 420 | 420 |
| 2020s | 122 | 120 |
How many Chantals are still alive?
About 8,200 Chantals are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 8,500 babies named Chantal since 1947.
Nearly every Chantal ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Chantal?
About half of living Chantals are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer 4%
- Gen X 17%
- Millennial 50%
- Gen Z 25%
- Gen Alpha 5%
Is Chantal an old name?
Somewhat. Chantal is older than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Chantal a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Chantals are women.
Names the same age as Chantal
NAME TWIN
Chantal's name twin is Alycia. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Alycia's age curve is the closest match to Chantal's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Chantal
How old is the average Chantal?
The average Chantal in the US is 36 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Chantal?
About 8,200 Chantals are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,500 babies given the name since 1947.
When was the name Chantal most popular?
In 1990, when about 430 baby girls were named Chantal.
Is Chantal a Millennial name?
Yes. About 50% of living Chantals are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this