Stone or boulder
Derived from the French surname of Saint Jane Frances de Chantal. The name originally referred to a place name meaning 'stony place' or 'rocky,' but it became a popular given name in honor of the 17th-century saint.
About 19 girls were named Chantal in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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