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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shante — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shantall|Shantel
FrenchGirl→ Stable

Shante

SHAN-tay · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11033 in 2023

Peak: #11033 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11033 in 2023

Peak: #11033 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172023

Rank #11033 · Rising since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Shante scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernAfrican AmericanFrench Root2-syllableMusicalGirlContemporaryExpressive90s-2000s Era
Character
graceful strengthvibrant energybold confidencecreative expressionwarm charisma
STRONG
High confidence

Shante is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shante at a Glance
Meaning:From French 'chanter' (to sing), popularized in African American communities as a modern name with musical and expressive connotations.
Language root:French · Chanter (to sing) · African American English
Peak rank:#11033 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ShantéShaniceChantelleSantana◈SondraShania
Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shante · Overview
Summary

Shante is a French girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Shante carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shante.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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