Ashanti
boy nameAshanti entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #1487 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#1487
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2198 |
| 1980s | #3308 |
| 1990s | #2750 |
| 2000s | #6306 |
| 2010s | #12173 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Ashanti are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ashanti alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ashanti in 2025?
- Ashanti is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ashanti most popular?
- Ashanti peaked in 1979, reaching #1487 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ashanti with classmates?
- Ashanti will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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