God is gracious
A modern American blend combining the name Shawn with the popular suffix -tel, likely influenced by names like Chantel. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning God is gracious, via the French Jean.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Shawntel in 2025.
Miss America 1996
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
