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Chanel

Chanel is a French name that is associated with the iconic fashion designer Coco Chanel. It evokes elegance, style, and luxury, often associated with high fashion and timeless sophistication.

Key Stats

Total births19,182
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1991
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1924
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 22%NY — 21%PA — 19%FL — 19%IL — 19%

Notable People

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel (Fashion designer, founder of Chanel) · Chanel Iman (Model, known for Victoria's Secret) · Chanel West Coast (Rapper and television personality) · Chanel Simmonds (Actress, known for various television roles) · Chanel Hayes (Television personality, known for her appearances on reality TV)

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