Chantelle
Meaning: Moving moon — celestial wanderer with gentle light
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #256
Total births: 1,305
History: Chantelle peaked in the 2000s in Australia. The French name brought Parisian flair to Australian naming. Chantelle represents the romantic side of Australian naming culture.
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| Current rank (1996) | #80 |
| Babies named Chantelle in 1996 | 96 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,305 |
| Peak year | 1992 (111 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #78 |
| Years in records | 1983–1996 (14 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 18 spots |
Frequently asked about Chantelle
What does the name Chantelle mean?
Chantelle means “Moving moon — celestial wanderer with gentle light” from Sanskrit roots.
What is the origin of the name Chantelle?
Chantelle has Sanskrit origin. The traditional meaning is “Moving moon — celestial wanderer with gentle light”.
How popular is Chantelle in Australia?
Chantelle ranked #80 in Australia in 1996 — given to 96 babies that year.
When was Chantelle most popular?
Chantelle peaked in 1992 with 111 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Chantelle a boy or girl name?
Chantelle is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Chantelles in registered births are female.
Is the name Chantelle rising or falling in popularity?
Chantelle has risen 18 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #98 in 1991 to #80 in 1996.
How long has Chantelle been recorded in Australia?
Chantelle appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 1983 through 1996.