Shanell

Girl name

Shanell has been given to 4,719 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 1990. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Shanell.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,719

Peak year

1990 (208 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1964

10-year trend

▼ -88%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shanell — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shantellgirl

5,106 babies since 1963

Shanellegirl

4,625 babies since 1966

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Jesicagirl

4,720 babies since 1966

Allegragirl

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Tarahgirl

4,737 babies since 1963

Brittaniegirl

4,738 babies since 1973

Daishagirl

4,696 babies since 1970

Jeseniagirl

4,770 babies since 1971

Katigirl

4,772 babies since 1953

Myrandagirl

4,650 babies since 1968

FAQ

How popular is the name Shanell?

Shanell has been given to 4,719 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shanell peak?

Shanell peaked in 1990, when 208 babies were given the name.

Is Shanell a girl or boy name?

Shanell is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shanell are girls).

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