Total births
464
Girls' name · since 1968
Chaunte
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 464 babies named Chaunte, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 464
- total births
- 1968–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Chaunte is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 464 have been recorded since 1968.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chaunte has been recorded 464 times among girls since 1968, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1968 to 2007.
- 464 total births
- 1968–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
464 girls have been named Chaunte since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 464
- total births
- 1968–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Chaunte was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
37 babies were named Chaunte in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Chaunte's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chaunte's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chaunte at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Chaunte popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2007
- Peak year (1978)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Chaunte by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chaunte's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Chaunte births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 14
1960s
14 births
- 1970s
1970s
116 births
- 1980s
1980s
231 births
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 231 births (50% of all-time use).
Chaunte by state
Where Chaunte concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Chaunte's total US births 2.2%
Even split
10 of 464 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chaunte? ▼
464 babies have been named Chaunte since 1968. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1978 with 37 births.
When was Chaunte most popular? ▼
Chaunte was most popular in the 1980s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Chaunte most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chaunte are California (10 births), New York (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Chaunte been used? ▼
Records for Chaunte go back to 1968, giving 40 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Chaunte? ▼
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 Chaunte's data
- Chaunte's decade-level peak was the 1980s (231 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chauntes (10 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 Chaunte
Nearby Names Like Chaunte
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chaunte
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 Chaunte side by side: Chaunte vs Charlotte Chaunte vs Charlene Chaunte vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1968–2007 (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. "Chaunte: Baby Name Since 1968 - 464 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chaunte. 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 Chaunte 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 July 2026.