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Chanel

Girl name · 109 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Chanel: 109 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 12 births in 2006.

Chanel began as a French surname derived from Old French *chanel*, meaning a channel or conduit, though its modern popularity owes everything to the haute-couture empire of Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel, the revolutionary designer who defined timeless elegance. Famous bearers include supermodel Chanel Iman and rapper Chanel West Coast, both helping the name transcend its luxury-brand origins. While no specific place is named after a Chanel bearer, the surname itself shares an etymological root with the English word "channel." Today, Chanel is also a stylish given name used internationally, often chosen for its chic, sophisticated aura, occasionally spelled Chanelle to soften the pronunciation.

Girl 17 of 52 years

Peak year
200612 babies
Latest (2012)
#5805 babies
Total births
109since 1991
5-year trend
▼ 23%vs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2006 · 12
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).