Feminine dossier · first seen 1955
Chanel
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1991
Peak era
1991
Peak births
676
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Chanel
How many people are named Chanel?
An estimated 18,494 living Americans are named Chanel.
How rare is Chanel?
Chanel is uncommon among babies today, with 170 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 74.9% from its 1991 peak.
How old is the typical Chanel?
The median age of a living American named Chanel is approximately 30 years, with most bearers falling between 14 and 39 years old.
Is Chanel still popular?
Not especially. Chanel has been declining since its 1991 peak and registered 170 births in 2025.
Where is Chanel most common?
Chanel has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 8.5× more often than the national baseline.
1955Peak 19912025
Peak year
1991
Decline from peak
74.9%
2025
170
All-time
19,097