Total births
515
Girls' name · since 1964
Chantae
Since 1964, U.S. Social Security records show 515 babies named Chantae, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 515
- total births
- 1964–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
515 girls have been named Chantae since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Chantae has 515 recorded births among girls since 1964, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1964 to 2013.
- 515 total births
- 1964–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
515 girls have been named Chantae since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 515
- total births
- 1964–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Chantae was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
34 babies were named Chantae in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Chantae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chantae splits its recorded history at 1989: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 34 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chantae at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Chantae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2013
- Peak year (1989)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Chantae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chantae's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Chantae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
87 births
- 1980s
1980s
217 births
- 1990s
1990s
154 births
- 2000s 46
2000s
46 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 217 births (42% of all-time use).
How Chantae compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Chantae's total volume
Chantae vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chantae by state
Where Chantae concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 20 | 3.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 2.1% |
California share of Chantae's total US births 3.9%
Even split
20 of 515 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chantae? ▼
Since 1964, Social Security records show 515 babies named Chantae. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 34 births.
When was Chantae most popular? ▼
Chantae was most popular in the 1980s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Chantae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chantae are California (20 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Chantae been used? ▼
Records for Chantae go back to 1964, giving 50 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Chantae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charlotte, Charlene, Charlie, Charity, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chantae's data
- Chantae's decade-level peak was the 1980s (217 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chantaes (20 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 Chantae
Nearby Names Like Chantae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chantae
Charlotte Girl
#4 453,433 births
Charlene Girl
#1755 133,729 births
Charlie Girl
#140 40,359 births
Charity Girl
#2041 35,518 births
Chasity Girl
#4059 24,414 births
Compare Chantae side by side: Chantae vs Charlotte Chantae vs Charlene Chantae vs Charlie
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, 1964–2013 (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. "Chantae: Baby Name Since 1964 - 515 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chantae. 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 Chantae 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.