Pipe, channel, or canal
A variant of the French surname Chanel, which originally referred to someone who lived near a canal or water pipe. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, heavily influenced by the prestige of the French fashion house founded by Coco Chanel.
Less common today
Channelle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,551 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic French fashion designer and founder of the Chanel brand
