How Many People Are Named Chante?

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

Chante
Very Rare
French

Chante has a classic yet modern feel. About 3,868 people named Chante live in the US today, making it so rare that only 1 in 85,315 Americans shares this name. It peaked in 1993 with 323 births that year.

~3,868
Living in US
1 in 85,315
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Song or singer
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Emerald
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Expressive Creative Warm Joyful
6
Life Path Number

The life path number 6 is traditionally associated with responsibility, nurturing, and a deep sense of care for family and community. People connected to this number tend to be compassionate, protective, and drawn to creating harmony in their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,868
Worldwide Bearers
#101,576
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
12
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇳🇵 Nepal
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
5
🇮🇩 Indonesia
5
🇫🇷 France
3
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇿🇲 Zambia
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
30 (1%)
♀ Female
3,838 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
660
Would be under 30 (17%)
3,265
Would be 30–60 (82%)
64
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 3,989 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
5

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

📜 Chante Through the Generations

The name Chante has a unique journey through American demographics. With just 3,989 total births across all time, it's clear why it feels so uncommon. However, the fact that 3,868 people still bear this name today is quite remarkable given its low birth rate. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 660 under 30, 3,265 aged 30-60, and 64 over 60. This suggests a strong presence among middle-aged adults, which contrasts with its declining trend. The peak in 1993 stands out, indicating a brief surge in popularity that hasn't been matched since. Despite the name's rarity, its enduring presence among the living paints a picture of lasting appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 382
California 333
Illinois 182
Texas 155
Pennsylvania 140
New Jersey 123
Ohio 115
Florida 110
Virginia 102
Maryland 78

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chante's French roots

📄 About the Name Chante

How Many People Have the Name Chante?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,868 people in the United States currently share the name Chante. That works out to roughly 1 in every 85,315 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chante a Common or Rare Name?

Chante 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 Chante Mean?

Chante means "Song or singer" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chante in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Chante Most Popular?

The name Chante reached peak popularity in 1993, with 323 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 Chante?

Approximately 3,868 people named Chante live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,989. That works out to roughly 1 in 85,315 Americans.

Is Chante a rare name?

Chante is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 85,315 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chante mean?

Chante means "Song or singer" and comes from French origins.

Is Chante more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Chante are male and 99% are female.

When was Chante most popular?

Chante peaked in 1993 with 323 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 US3,868
All-Time Births3,989
1 in X1 in 85,315
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1993
World Rank#101,576
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.