Asante
Asante is a boy's name of African origin.
Meaning
Thank you or belonging to the Ashanti people.
Origin and history
Asante is a male name of Akan origin, closely associated with the Ashanti people and language of Ghana, where the word itself means 'thank you'. It gained usage in the United States as a given name celebrating West African heritage. It remains a distinctive name choice in the U.S., with steady moderate usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,246 babies in the United States have been named Asante since 1880. It ranks #3452 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1672.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.1 %)
- IL (13.1 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- PA (8.6 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 35 |
| 1990-2000 | 359 |
| 2000-2010 | 277 |
| 2010-2019 | 304 |
| 2020-2029 | 255 |
Famous people named Asante
- Asante Samuel: Football Player
- Asante Samuel Jr.: Football Player
Fun facts
- In Twi, an Akan language of Ghana, the word 'asante' expresses thanks and appreciation.
- The name references the historic Ashanti (Asante) Empire, a powerful West African state that flourished from the 17th to the 20th century.