Chante
Chante is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
To sing.
Origin and history
Chante is a modern English given name derived from the French verb meaning 'to sing'. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
3,962 babies in the United States have been named Chante since 1880. It ranks #2803 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2089.
States where it is most popular
- NY (18.4 %)
- CA (16 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- PA (6.7 %)
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 | 193 |
| 1970-1980 | 787 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,177 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,393 |
| 2000-2010 | 349 |
| 2010-2019 | 51 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Chante
- Chanté Moore: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name is derived directly from the French verb 'chanter', which translates to 'to sing'.
- Chante saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s before becoming quite rare.