girl's name
Shante
shahn-TAY
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 6,206
Shante is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1990, when 375 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1964.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shante Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 1,198 |
| 1980s | 2,657 |
| 1990s | 1,687 |
| 2000s | 347 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 9 |
How Popular Is Shante?
In 2023, Shante was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shante Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shante
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shante Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shante over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shante
- Pronunciation shahn-TAY
Sibling Names for Shante
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shante — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shante
How popular is the name Shante?
In 2023, Shante was given to 9 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shante a girl's or a boy's name?
Shante is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shante?
Shante has 2 syllables.
When was Shante most popular?
Shante peaked in 1990, when 375 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.