girl's name
Shannel
shuh-NEL (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,572
Shannel is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 5 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 58 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shannel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 222 |
| 1980s | 449 |
| 1990s | 336 |
| 2000s | 125 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Shannel?
In 2023, Shannel was given to 5 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.
Where Shannel Is Used
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 Shannel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shannel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shannel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shannel
- English shuh-NEL
Sibling Names for Shannel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shannel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shannel
How popular is the name Shannel?
In 2023, Shannel was given to 5 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 Shannel a girl's or a boy's name?
Shannel is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shannel?
Shannel has 2 syllables.
When was Shannel most popular?
Shannel peaked in 1986, when 58 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.