How Many People Are Named Ashante?

Complete statistics for the name Ashante: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ashante
Very Rare
African

Ashante means 'supreme' and is a name steeped in elegance and royalty. Only 1,596 people named Ashante live in the US today, making up just 1 in 206,719 Americans. The majority, 46%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,596
Living in US
1 in 206,719
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supreme
🌐
Origin
African
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Royal Elegant Confident
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,356
Worldwide Bearers
#297,915
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,596
🇿🇦 South Africa
27
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
6
🇳🇦 Namibia
5
🇬🇭 Ghana
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
4
🇬🇧 England
3
🇬🇾 Guyana
3
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3
🇧🇿 Belize
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
164 (10%)
♀ Female
1,432 (90%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
743
Would be under 30 (46%)
887
Would be 30–60 (54%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,630 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
75
International
80

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ashante Through the Generations

Ashante, a name that peaked in popularity in 2002 with 157 births, has seen a steady decline since then. With an estimated 1,596 living bearers in the US, it's considered very rare, ranking at number 297,915 globally among 2,356 worldwide. The average age of those named Ashante is 31, with a significant portion, 743, under 30, indicating its status as a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 115
Louisiana 73
Florida 61
Illinois 61
Virginia 32
California 31
North Carolina 27
Georgia 23
Texas 18
South Carolina 10

✨ Similar Names to Ashante

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ashante's African roots

📄 About the Name Ashante

How Many People Have the Name Ashante?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,596 people in the United States currently share the name Ashante. That works out to roughly 1 in every 206,719 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ashante a Common or Rare Name?

Ashante is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ashante Mean?

Ashante means "supreme" and comes from African origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ashante in SSA data, approximately 10% are male and 90% are female.

When Was Ashante Most Popular?

The name Ashante reached peak popularity in 2002, with 157 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ashante?

Approximately 1,596 people named Ashante live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,630. That works out to roughly 1 in 206,719 Americans.

Is Ashante a rare name?

Ashante is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 206,719 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ashante mean?

Ashante means "supreme" and comes from African origins.

Is Ashante more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 10% of people named Ashante are male and 90% are female.

When was Ashante most popular?

Ashante peaked in 2002 with 157 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,596
All-Time Births1,630
1 in X1 in 206,719
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2002
World Rank#297,915
Male %10%
Female %90%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.