Holding steady.
Popularity of Quante since 1979
Babies named Quante per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 158 |
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Quante is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979, peaking in usage in 1995. It has never broken into the top 1000 and remains a low-frequency choice, with a flat trajectory in recent decades. Its origins are unclear, suggesting it may be a creative construction rather than a borrowing from another culture. The name shares phonetic similarities with more common names like Dante and Zane, but stands apart for its unique spelling and sound.
Quante appears to be a modern coinage, possibly blending the consonant sound 'Qu' with a fashionable ending like 'ante.' Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1979, and it has seen sporadic use since, with a slight peak in the 1990s. No clear historical or linguistic derivation has been identified.
Sibling names for Quante
Names that share Quante's style, for a brother or sister.
