Shandel is a unique and distinctive name of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is derived from the Hebrew word "shaddai," which means "all-sufficient" or "almighty." The name Shandel is often associated with the concept of divine power and protection.
The history of the name Shandel can be traced back to ancient times, where it was used as a name for both boys and girls in Jewish communities. In the Bible, the name appears several times, most notably as one of the names of God. However, its use as a given name is relatively rare compared to other Hebrew names.
Today, Shandel is still used as a given name in some Jewish communities, but it has also gained popularity among people of other backgrounds who are drawn to its unique sound and meaningful origin. Despite its rarity, the name Shandel carries a powerful and profound meaning that makes it stand out from other names.
The name Shandel has been given to babies born in the United States for over four decades, with the first recorded birth in 1968. The name's popularity fluctuated throughout the years, with some years seeing more than ten births and others less than five.
In the early years, from 1968 to 1979, there were between six and eleven babies named Shandel each year. There was a notable increase in the mid-1980s, with fourteen babies named Shandel born both in 1986 and 1987. This trend continued into the late 1980s and early 1990s, peaking at forty-eight births in 1991.
However, the popularity of the name began to decline thereafter. From 1992 onwards, there were fewer than twenty-five births each year until it reached a low point of five births in 1999. After that, there was another small spike in popularity with ten babies named Shandel born in 1998 and seven in 2002.
In total, according to available records, there have been 365 babies named Shandel born in the United States since 1968. Despite fluctuations in popularity over the years, this figure demonstrates that the name has maintained a consistent presence among newborns throughout this period.