Chantal
Chantal: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Chantal
Root meaning: “stone, moellon, rubblestone”
- A female given name from French.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Chantal in the 1960s, from the surname of a French saint Jeanne de Chantal, actually a Baroness of Chantal, a place name in France from Old Occitan cantal (“stone, moellon, rubblestone”).
How popular is Chantal?
Since 1880, 8,469 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Chantal (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #553 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #6320 in 1989. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Chantal
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Chantal FAQ
What does the name Chantal mean?
Chantal traces back to a root meaning "stone, moellon, rubblestone". A female given name from French. Borrowed from French Chantal in the 1960s, from the surname of a French saint Jeanne de Chantal, actually a Baroness of Chantal, a place name in France from Old Occitan cantal (“stone, moellon, rubblestone”).
What is the origin of the name Chantal?
Chantal is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Chantal?
Since 1880, 8,469 girls and 7 boys in the U.S. have been named Chantal (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #553 in 1990. Its highest rank for boys was #6320 in 1989. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Chantal a boy or girl name?
Chantal is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,469 girls and 7 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.