Chanel
Chanel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Chanel
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From French Chanel. As a given name, principally after Coco Chanel.
How popular is Chanel?
Since 1880, 19,097 girls and 85 boys in the U.S. have been named Chanel (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #380 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #3027 in 1929. In 2025, 170 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Chanel
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Sibling name ideas for Chanel
Sister and brother names that share Chanel's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Chanel FAQ
What does the name Chanel mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname. From French Chanel. As a given name, principally after Coco Chanel.
What is the origin of the name Chanel?
Chanel is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Chanel?
Since 1880, 19,097 girls and 85 boys in the U.S. have been named Chanel (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #380 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #3027 in 1929. In 2025, 170 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Chanel a boy or girl name?
Chanel is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,097 girls and 85 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.