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Chantal

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Pronounced shahn-TAHL /ʃɑnˈtɑl/Medium

Meaning: From a French place name (via Saint Jeanne de Chantal) — from Occitan cantal, 'a stone; a boulder'; popularly linked to French chant, 'song'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A stone; a boulder: Chantal is a French place/saint name. Lyrical, chic, and warm (said 'shahn-TAHL').
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Origin LowFrench, Occitan
MeaningFrom a French place name (via Saint Jeanne de Chantal) — from Occitan cantal, 'a stone; a boulder'; popularly linked to French chant, 'song'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6167 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,465

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019472025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chantal comes from a French place name, given in honor of Saint Jeanne de Chantal — from the Occitan cantal, 'a stone; a boulder' — though it is popularly linked to French chant, 'song' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, chic name (said 'shahn-TAHL'; nickname Chanta).

In the U.S. it peaked in the 1980s. Rare today, a-stone-or-a-song at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Chantal comes from a French place name (honoring Saint Jeanne de Chantal), from the Occitan cantal, 'a stone; a boulder' — though it's popularly linked to chant, 'song' — a lyrical, chic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'shahn-TAHL').
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Chantal — routes layered

Variations

ChantelleChantaleShantal

Nicknames

Chanta

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chantal mean?

Chantal is a French place/saint name — Occitan 'a stone; a boulder', popularly linked to 'song'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Chantal?

It's said shahn-TAHL /ʃɑnˈtɑl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Chantal a boy or girl name?

Chantal is a girl's name.

How popular is Chantal?

Chantal is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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