Total births
215
Boys' name · since 1971
Ante
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 215 babies named Ante, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 215
- total births
- 1971–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
215 boys have been named Ante since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ante has been recorded 215 times among boys since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2022.
- 215 total births
- 1971–2022 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
215 boys have been named Ante since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2022.
- 215
- total births
- 1971–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Ante was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
15 babies were named Ante in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Ante's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ante's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ante at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Ante popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2022
- Peak year (1979)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Ante by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ante's strongest decade.
62 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Ante births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
61 births
- 1980s
1980s
62 births
- 1990s
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
44 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 62 births (29% of all-time use).
Ante by state
Where Ante concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 2.3% |
California share of Ante's total US births 5.1%
Even split
11 of 215 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ante? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 215 babies named Ante. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 15 births.
When was Ante most popular? ▼
Ante was most popular in the 1980s decade with 62 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Ante most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ante are California (11 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Ante been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ante since 1971 -- 52 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Ante? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Anthony, Antonio, Antoine, Anton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ante's data
- Ante's decade-level peak was the 1980s (62 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Antes (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ante
Nearby Names Like Ante
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ante
Anthony Boy
#44 1,488,042 births
Antonio Boy
#180 262,995 births
Antoine Boy
#1599 27,288 births
Anton Boy
#1481 23,915 births
Antwan Boy
#2539 12,517 births
Compare Ante side by side: Ante vs Anthony Ante vs Antonio Ante vs Antoine
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1971–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ante: Baby Name Since 1971 - 215 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ante. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ante draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.