UK name, mostly boys
Asante
An African name meaning "thank you" or "gratitude".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 17 girls.
Asante is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Asante popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2007 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Asante. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Asante ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 boys were registered as Asante.
- • Asante is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Asante as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 62.2% of Asante registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Asante
In England and Wales birth records, Asante has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 62.2% of registrations are for boys and 37.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Asante registered for boys
- Ranked #4,107 in 2023
- 4 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2008 (4 births)
Asante registered for girls
- Ranked #5,891 in 2024
- 3 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2011 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Asante mean?
The name Asante has its origins in the Akan language spoken by the Ashanti people of Ghana. It is a West African name that can be traced back to the 11th century when the Ashanti Empire was established. The name Asante is derived from the Akan word "asan," which means "because of war."
The Ashanti people were known for their rich cultural heritage and military prowess, which may explain the meaning behind the name. The Ashanti Empire was a powerful and influential kingdom that existed in present-day Ghana from around 1670 to the late 19th century.
One of the earliest known references to the name Asante can be found in historical records from the 13th century, where it was used by members of the Ashanti royal family. However, it is believed that the name predates these records and was likely in use among the Akan people long before written documentation.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Asante. One of the most famous was Asantehene Osei Tutu I (1660-1717), the founder and first ruler of the Ashanti Empire. He was instrumental in uniting various Akan states and establishing the powerful Ashanti Kingdom.
Another notable figure was Nana Asante Bediatuo (1872-1949), a Ghanaian queen mother and influential leader who played a significant role in the decolonization movement in Ghana. She was a fierce advocate for her people's rights and worked to preserve Ashanti culture and traditions.
In the realm of sports, Asante Samuel (born in 1981) is a former American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and won two Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots.
Asante Samuel Jr. (born in 1999) is the son of the former NFL player and currently plays as a cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL.
Asante Kotoko is a professional football club based in Kumasi, Ghana, and one of the most successful and popular teams in the country. The club, founded in 1935, has won numerous domestic and continental titles, and its name pays homage to the Ashanti heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Asante over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Asante in England and Wales, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Asante, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Asante by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Asante was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4358 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4430 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3921 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Asante
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Asante: questions and answers
How popular is the name Asante in the UK right now?
In 2023, Asante was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Asante most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Asante in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Asante?
An African name meaning "thank you" or "gratitude".
How many people are called Asante in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Asante across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.