Chante
Meaningto sing · French
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #675 in 1993
6 babies were named Chante in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Chante you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Chante, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chante would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChante first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1993, when it ranked #675. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChante was 9.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 27,548 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- MeaningIn French, Chante means “to sing”.
About the name Chante
Chante is a girl name of French origin meaning “to sing”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-nte”. US birth records list Chante for girls from 1961 to 2025, in 57 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #675 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 | 81,008 girls |
| 1970s | 51 | 19,589 girls |
| 1980s | 69 | 14,594 girls |
| 1990s | 77 | 12,953 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 52,493 girls |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 344,828 girls |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 810,811 girls |
Other spellings of Chante
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Chante
What does the name Chante mean?
Chante means “to sing” in French.
What is the origin of the name Chante?
Chante has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Chante a boy or girl name?
Chante is a girl name.
How popular is the name Chante?
Chante ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#675).