UK girl's name
Shontelle
A feminine French name derived from the word "chanson", meaning "song".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shontelle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shontelle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4012, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 8 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Shontelle. 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 2011 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shontelle ranked #4012 for girls in England and Wales in 2010, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 8 girls were registered as Shontelle.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shontelle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4012
2010
Births in 2010
5
Latest year
Peak year
2009
8 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Shontelle mean?
The name Shontelle is a modern English variant of the French name Chantelle, which itself is derived from the Latin word "cantare," meaning "to sing." It is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, possibly in the regions of France where the French language developed from Vulgar Latin.
The name Chantelle was initially a surname or place name in France, referring to individuals who lived near or came from a town or village called Chantelle. Over time, it transitioned into a feminine given name, likely due to its melodic sound and association with singing or music.
While the name Shontelle is not found in any ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a relatively recent adaptation that emerged in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The spelling variation "Shontelle" is thought to have developed as a way to give the name a more unique and modern flair.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shontelle can be found in the birth records of New York City, where a baby girl named Shontelle was born in 1942. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the latter half of the 20th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shontelle or its variants:
1. Shontelle Layne (born 1985), an American singer-songwriter known for her hit singles "Impossible" and "T-Shirt." 2. Shontelle Vaughan (born 1980), a former professional basketball player from Australia who competed in the WNBA. 3. Shontelle Mallu (born 1984), a South African actress and television presenter known for her work in the soap opera "Isidingo." 4. Chantelle Donahue (born 1978), an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Chantelle Taylor. 5. Chantelle Haughton (born 1983), a British singer and songwriter who was a member of the girl group Honeyz.
While the name Shontelle is not as common as some other names, it has gained recognition and popularity in recent decades, particularly in the entertainment industry. Its melodic sound and connection to the concept of singing or music make it a distinctive and attractive choice for parents seeking a unique name for their daughter.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shontelle over time
The chart below shows babies named Shontelle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shontelle, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2010, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shontelle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shontelle 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 | #4012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2759 | 8 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3126 | 4 | 1 |
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- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
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- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Shontelle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shontelle in the UK right now?
In 2010, Shontelle was ranked #4012 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Shontelle most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 8 babies registered as Shontelle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shontelle?
A feminine French name derived from the word "chanson", meaning "song".
How many people are called Shontelle in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Shontelle across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.