Shante

Shante is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2021.

Shante at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shante

Shante belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shante first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #550 in 1985, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 5,814 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shante in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#550 in 1985
Peak year
1990
Total since 1880
5,814

Shante in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1459 in 2004
Babies named Shante in 2021
3
Total since 1996
116

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shante mean?

The meaning of Shante is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shante a boy or girl name?

Shante is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2021.

What origin is the name Shante?

Shante comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shante?

Shante first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #550 in 1985, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].