NAME PROFILE
Shanell
Historical SSA popularity data for Shanell.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,719 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1984 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1968 |
| Most recent | 2016 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | African-American, Arabic, French |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
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Top States
NY — 28%CA — 25%FL — 18%TX — 15%MD — 14%
Notable People
Shanell (Singer and songwriter, known for her work with Lil Wayne) · Shanell McCoy (American model and actress) · Shanell Jones (Reality TV personality) · Shanell Smith (Canadian artist and entrepreneur) · Shanell Lee (Influential activist in the community)
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