How old is someone named Shante?
The average Shante is 39 years old.
Half of all living Shantes are between 35 and 45.
When was Shante popular?
Shante had one big moment, peaking in 1990. 66% of the babies ever named Shante arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1990 · The most popular names of the 1990s →
Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 80 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 1,198 | 1,100 |
| 1980s | 2,657 | 2,600 |
| 1990s | 1,687 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 347 | 340 |
| 2010s | 52 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 9 | under 100 |
How many Shantes are still alive?
About 5,800 Shantes are alive in the US today. That's 97% of the roughly 6,000 babies named Shante since 1964.
Nearly every Shante ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Shante?
About two in three living Shantes are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 24%
- Millennial 66%
- Gen Z 9%
- Gen Alpha under 1%
Is Shante an old name?
Somewhat. Shante is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Shante a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 96.6% of living Shantes are women.
Names the same age as Shante
NAME TWIN
Shante's name twin is Cortney. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cortney's age curve is the closest match to Shante's: 88% alike.
Think you can guess a Jessica's age?
Ten names, one slider each. Share your score.
Questions about the name Shante
How old is the average Shante?
The average Shante in the US is 39 years old. The median is 39, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Shante?
About 5,800 Shantes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,000 babies given the name since 1964.
When was the name Shante most popular?
In 1990, when about 380 baby girls were named Shante.
Is Shante a Millennial name?
Yes. About 66% of living Shantes are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this