UK girl's name
Shantelle
Feminine name of French origin meaning "peaceful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shantelle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shantelle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 34 births.
This profile covers 281 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 9% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 314 living people in the UK are called Shantelle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shantelle ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 34 girls were registered as Shantelle.
- • Shantelle ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #343 in 2001.
- • About 314 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shantelle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
34 births
Estimated living
314
2026
Meaning
What does Shantelle mean?
The name Shantelle is of French origin and is a variant of the French name Chantelle. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "cantus," meaning "song" or "melody." The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 12th century in the region of Champagne, France.
The name Shantelle was likely popularized in France during the Middle Ages, when it was associated with the profession of troubadours, who were traveling poets and musicians. The name may have been given to those who had a talent for singing or composing music.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Shantelle was a French noblewoman named Shantelle de Montfort, who lived in the 13th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for troubadours.
In the 16th century, a French poet and musician named Shantelle Desportes gained fame for her lyrical compositions and performances at the court of King Henry IV. She was highly regarded for her skill and creativity.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Shantelle de Rieux was a prominent patron of the arts in France. She was known for her support of artists, writers, and musicians, and her influence in the cultural circles of the time.
In the 18th century, a French composer and musician named Shantelle Leclair contributed significantly to the development of the violin repertoire. Her compositions were widely performed and celebrated for their technical brilliance and emotional depth.
Another historical figure with the name Shantelle was a French revolutionary and writer named Shantelle Rémusat, who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. She was an influential figure in the intellectual circles of her time and wrote extensively on philosophy, politics, and social issues.
While the name Shantelle has French roots, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries. However, its historical significance and association with the arts and culture of France remain an integral part of its narrative.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shantelle over time
The chart below shows babies named Shantelle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shantelle, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 34 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shantelle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shantelle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4292 | 39 | 7 |
| 2000s | #2147 | 125 | 10 |
| 1990s | #787 | 117 | 4 |
Geography
Where Shantelle is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Shantelle. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Shantelle ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #343 in 2001.
Across the UK
Shantelle in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#815 in 2012
7 years of NRS records, 29 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#343 in 2001
2 years of NISRA records, 6 total registered
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- Sara 14,205
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- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Shantelle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shantelle in the UK right now?
In 2018, Shantelle was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shantelle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 34 babies registered as Shantelle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shantelle?
Feminine name of French origin meaning "peaceful".
How many people are called Shantelle in the UK?
A total of 281 babies have been registered as Shantelle across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 29 more in Scotland and 6 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Shantelle most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Shantelle ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #343 in 2001. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.