Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Ashante
2 syllablesPeak year: 20027 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ashante's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ashante's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ashante |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 19 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 36 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 79 |
| 1993 | 69 |
| 1994 | 84 |
| 1995 | 71 |
| 1996 | 102 |
| 1997 | 80 |
| 1998 | 60 |
| 1999 | 72 |
| 2000 | 52 |
| 2001 | 67 |
| 2002 | 157 |
| 2003 | 60 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
Ashante through the decades
- Ashante peaked in 2002, when 157 babies were named Ashante in the US.
- The 1990s were Ashante's strongest decade, averaging 71 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2007–2018), use of Ashante has fallen 80% compared to the 10 years before that.