Asante
Boy name · #2784 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Asante? In official American birth records, Asante has been tracked continuously since 1975, giving it 50 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 46 baby boys were named Asante, placing it at #2784 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #5289, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 39,130 boys born in 2025 was named Asante.
Babies named Asante per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 50-year story
Asante first appears in the Social Security records in 1975, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1997, when 83 boys were named Asante — good for #1345 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Asante against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Asante in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Asante is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Asante will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Asante is most common
State-level data for Asante is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Asante
Statistically, parents drawn to Asante tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Javonte, Deonte, Valente, Davonte, and Donte.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Asante | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2765 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2750 |
| 2023 | 45 | #2805 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3151 |
| 2021 | 35 | #3297 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2759 |
| 2019 | 36 | #3201 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4739 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5788 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5789 |
| 2015 | 17 | #5289 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3371 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3122 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3002 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2748 |
| 2010 | 53 | #2375 |
| 2009 | 38 | #3045 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2515 |
| 2007 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4865 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4062 |
| 2004 | 7 | #8927 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4815 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3909 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2562 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Asante?
In official American birth records, the name Asante first appeared in 1975 (over 50 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 50 years.
Is Asante a popular boy name?
Asante ranked #2784 among boys in 2025 with 46 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #5289.
When was the name Asante most popular?
Asante peaked in 1997, when 83 American boys received the name (ranked #1345 that year). Since 1997 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Asante?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 39,130 newborn American boys was named Asante. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.