How Many People Are Named Chanel?

19,011

people in the United States are named Chanel

1 in 17,621 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1898

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0057%

Of US population

Peak Year

1991

676 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: shə-NEL
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From a French surname which meant "pipe". It has been used as an American given name since 1970s, influenced by the Chanel brand name (a line of women's clothing and perfume), which was named for French fashion designer Coco Chanel (1883-1971).

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.6%
Male
0.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 26.5 years old

Young (<30) 10,292
54.1%
Adult (30–60) 8,552
45%
Senior (>60) 167
0.9%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1918 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 3,206
New York 1,944
Florida 1,346
Texas 1,320
Illinois 887
Pennsylvania 729
Michigan 639
Ohio 548
New Jersey 537
Georgia 527

💡 Fun Facts About "Chanel"

  • 192 babies were named Chanel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1991
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1918
  • Most popular in California

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