How old is someone named Chantel?
The average Chantel is 38 years old.
Half of all living Chantels are between 31 and 45.
When was Chantel popular?
Chantel had one big moment, peaking in 1990. 55% of the babies ever named Chantel arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 626 | 560 |
| 1970s | 2,677 | 2,500 |
| 1980s | 4,605 | 4,500 |
| 1990s | 5,175 | 5,100 |
| 2000s | 1,402 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 374 | 370 |
| 2020s | 127 | 130 |
How many Chantels are still alive?
About 14,000 Chantels are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 15,000 babies named Chantel since 1957.
Nearly every Chantel ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Chantel?
More than half of living Chantels are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 23%
- Millennial 57%
- Gen Z 18%
- Gen Alpha 2%
Is Chantel an old name?
Somewhat. Chantel is older than 63 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Chantel a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.9% of living Chantels are women.
Names the same age as Chantel
NAME TWIN
Chantel's name twin is Shantel. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Shantel's age curve is the closest match to Chantel's: 96% alike.
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Questions about the name Chantel
How old is the average Chantel?
The average Chantel in the US is 38 years old. The median is 37, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Chantel?
About 14,000 Chantels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 15,000 babies given the name since 1957.
When was the name Chantel most popular?
In 1990, when about 740 baby girls were named Chantel.
Is Chantel a Millennial name?
Yes. About 57% of living Chantels 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