UK girl's name
Shante
A feminine name of African origins meaning "she is worthy" or "she walks with pride.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shante is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Shante popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 15 births.
This profile covers 116 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2021. 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 115 living people in the UK are called Shante. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shante ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 15 girls were registered as Shante.
- • About 115 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shante as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
15 births
Estimated living
115
2026
Meaning
What does Shante mean?
The name Shante is believed to have its origins in the French language. It is a variant of the name Chantal, which is derived from the Latin name Cantiana. Cantiana itself is thought to be derived from the name of the French town of Chantenay, located in the Loire region of France.
While the exact origin of the name Shante is not entirely clear, it is believed to have emerged as a popular name in the African American community in the United States during the 20th century. It is possible that the name Shante was influenced by the French name Chantal, but it developed its own unique cultural significance within the African American community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Shante can be found in the character of Shante Smith, portrayed by actress Jada Pinkett Smith in the 1994 film "A Low Down Dirty Shame." This exposure may have contributed to the name's growing popularity in the late 20th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Shante. One of the most famous is Shante Moore, an American singer and songwriter born in 1976. She is best known for her hit single "Comin' Off" from her debut album "Shante's Gal" released in 1994.
Another notable Shante is Shante Broadus, the daughter of renowned rapper Snoop Dogg. Born in 1997, she has pursued a career in music and modeling, following in her father's footsteps in the entertainment industry.
In the world of sports, Shante Little is a former professional basketball player from the United States. Born in 1981, she played in the WNBA for teams such as the Detroit Shock and the Atlanta Dream during her career.
Shante Carver is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing line "Ask Shante" in 2010. Her designs have been worn by numerous celebrities, and she has been recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry.
Lastly, Shante Wolfe is an American writer and activist known for her work in the LGBTQ+ community. Born in 1972, she has authored several books and articles exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and social justice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shante over time
The chart below shows babies named Shante registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shante, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shante by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shante 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 | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4899 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2738 | 82 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2523 | 23 | 4 |
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- Sara 14,205
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FAQ
Shante: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shante in the UK right now?
In 2021, Shante was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shante most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 15 babies registered as Shante in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shante?
A feminine name of African origins meaning "she is worthy" or "she walks with pride.".
How many people are called Shante in the UK?
A total of 116 babies have been registered as Shante across the 17 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.