Chapel Name Popularity and Statistics
Chapel is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Chapel?
Chapel is spelled C-H-A-P-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Chapel Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,172
Recorded Births34
Rank#3,450
Recorded Births33
- Girls usage rose 1,443 places to #4,172 and recorded 12 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1,121 places to #3,450 and recorded 11 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Chapel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 34 | #4,172 |
| 2025 | Boys | 33 | #3,450 |
| 2024 | Girls | 22 | #5,615 |
| 2024 | Boys | 22 | #4,571 |
| 2023 | Girls | 21 | #5,752 |
| 2023 | Boys | 24 | #4,343 |
| 2022 | Girls | 15 | #7,281 |
| 2022 | Boys | 20 | #4,850 |
| 2021 | Girls | 11 | #8,978 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Girls | 11 | #8,953 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 17 | #6,698 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 14 | #7,762 |
| 2018 | Boys | 8 | #8,819 |
| 2017 | Girls | 19 | #6,287 |
| 2016 | Girls | 18 | #6,663 |
| 2015 | Girls | 14 | #8,008 |
| 2014 | Girls | 7 | #13,069 |
| 2013 | Girls | 10 | #10,235 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6 | #10,728 |
| 2012 | Girls | 10 | #10,429 |
| 2012 | Boys | 9 | #8,158 |
When Was Chapel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
34 recorded births
National rank #4,172
2025 · Boys
33 recorded births
National rank #3,450
2023 · Boys
24 recorded births
National rank #4,343
2024 · Girls
22 recorded births
National rank #5,615
Where Chapel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #983 | 6 |
| GA | #1,533 | 5 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,625 | 6 |