Channel or pipe
A variant of Chanel, which originated as a French surname for someone who lived near a canal or water channel. It is most famously associated with the luxury fashion house founded by Coco Chanel. This specific spelling adds a feminine 'le' suffix, giving it a more elaborate appearance than the original.
Less common today
Chanele isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,476 in 1995.
American middle-distance runner and World Indoor champion
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
