Ashante
boy nameAshante entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #3810 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#3810
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4670 |
| 1980s | #5251 |
| 1990s | #6121 |
| 2000s | #6381 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Ashante are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ashante alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 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 boy names.
- When was the name Ashante most popular?
- Ashante peaked in 1979, reaching #3810 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ashante with classmates?
- Ashante will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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