girl's name
Chantey
SHAN-tee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 47
Chantey is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1996 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1986, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chantey Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 12 |
How Popular Is Chantey?
In 1996, Chantey was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chantey
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chantey Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chantey over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chantey
- English SHAN-tee
Sibling Names for Chantey
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chantey — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chantey
How popular is the name Chantey?
In 1996, Chantey was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chantey a girl's or a boy's name?
Chantey is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chantey?
Chantey has 2 syllables.
When was Chantey most popular?
Chantey peaked in 1986, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.