Chante Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAN-tay / /ʃɑːnˈteɪ/French; African
Meaning
French: 'to sing'; African: 'the one who sings'
Historical & Cultural Background
Chante is derived from the French verb 'chanter', meaning 'to sing'. It is often associated with musicality and artistic expression. In some African cultures, names that relate to singing or music hold significant cultural importance, reflecting joy and celebration.
Trend Summary
Chante has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shante
- Chanté
International Variants
- Chanté (French)
- Shante (African)
Famous people named Chante
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Fictional characters named Chante
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chante was first seen in the United States in 1961. Chante has ranked as high as #930 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, Texas, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Chante has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chante (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 20 |
| 1966 | 28 |
| 1967 | 30 |
| 1968 | 28 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 48 |
| 1971 | 56 |
| 1972 | 68 |
| 1973 | 53 |
| 1974 | 50 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 72 |
| 1977 | 142 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1979 | 126 |
| 1980 | 112 |
| 1981 | 99 |
| 1982 | 120 |
| 1983 | 117 |
| 1984 | 99 |
| 1985 | 126 |
| 1986 | 133 |
| 1987 | 126 |
| 1988 | 130 |
| 1989 | 115 |
| 1990 | 123 |
| 1991 | 133 |
| 1992 | 142 |
| 1993 | 323 |
| 1994 | 166 |
| 1995 | 139 |
| 1996 | 113 |
| 1997 | 82 |
| 1998 | 66 |
| 1999 | 106 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 69 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2003 | 48 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |