Ashante
girl nameAshante entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #1258 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#1258
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6245 |
| 1980s | #3688 |
| 1990s | #2277 |
| 2000s | #4784 |
| 2010s | #11361 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Ashante are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ashante alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ashante in 2025?
- Ashante is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ashante most popular?
- Ashante peaked in 2002, reaching #1258 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ashante with classmates?
- Ashante will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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