Chanta
girl nameChanta entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #2050 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#2050
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4084 |
| 1970s | #2551 |
| 1980s | #3017 |
| 1990s | #7368 |
| 2000s | #15161 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Chanta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chanta alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chanta in 2025?
- Chanta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chanta most popular?
- Chanta peaked in 1978, reaching #2050 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chanta with classmates?
- Chanta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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