Chantal is a distinctive choice, ranked #5892 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Chantal in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5892
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About the Name Chantal
Chantal ranked #5,892 in 2024, down from its peak of #571 in 1996 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
Chantal is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Chantal in their class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chantal
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Chantal per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chantal in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Chantal is declining: down 127 places since 2017, to #5,892 in 2024. It peaked at #571 in 1996.
Chantal is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Chantal does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Chantals in the wild.
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UK babies named Chantal (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 16 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chantal
Almost certainly the only Chantal in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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