Holding steady.
Popularity of Chantea since 1968
Babies named Chantea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 15 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chantea is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. It experienced a modest peak in 1992 but has never entered the top 1000, making it a highly distinctive choice. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has not seen a recent revival or dramatic decline. The name's exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose as a creative respelling or blend of existing names like Chanté or Chantrea. Chantea remains uncommon, with no significant geographic concentration in any state.
Chantea appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by names like Chanté (from French 'chanté', meaning 'sung') or Chantrea (a Cambodian name). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968 and saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1992. Its spelling suggests a fashionable creation combining the 'Chan-' sound with a feminine '-tea' ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Channy, Tea
Variants: Chanté, Chantele
Sibling names for Chantea
Names that share Chantea's style, for a brother or sister.
