Shante Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shante is an American name that means 'to sing'. It has evolved from names like Shawn and Shawna, reflecting a modern naming trend. The name does not have biblical relevance but is associated with creativity. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed positively in contemporary culture.
The name Shante is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shante has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shante' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4167th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5824th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1299th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 798th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4066th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18115th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shante' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shante"
Pronunciation
/ʃænˈteɪ/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Shante is derived from African American vernacular, often associated with a feminine form of the name 'Shawn' or 'Shawna'. It is believed to be influenced by the French word 'chanté', meaning 'sung'.
Meaning
to sing
Language Evolution
Shawn, Shawna, Shante
Historical Usage
Shante gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, as part of a trend of creating unique names.
Variants & Derivatives
Shawn, Shawna, Shanti
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Shante is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Shante Broadus - American rapper and singer, Shante Williams - American author and motivational speaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shante"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shante"
"Shante" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4167th of 10718 | 99 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5824th of 16616 | 111 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1299th of 19264 | 1,383 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 798th of 27321 | 3,845 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4066th of 35406 | 547 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18115th of 30306 | 34 |
Regional Popularity of "Shante" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shante" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.90% 1260th/2937 |
29.72% 1035th/3483 |
30.78% 1083rd/3518 |
32.47% 1313th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.58% 832nd/3685 |
11.89% 532nd/4475 |
13.79% 716th/5194 |
20.63% 1303rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
59.74% 3085th/5164 |
59.57% 4356th/7313 |
83.68% 6245th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shante"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shante" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.