Ashaunti
A feminine name derived from a Ghanaian language meaning "well-born".
Name Census estimates that about 366 living Americans carry the first name Ashaunti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ashaunti today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ashaunti births was 2002 (82 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ashaunti. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
366
~ 1 in 936,487 Americans
Peak year
2002
82 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,211
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Ashaunti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ashaunti from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 192 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ashaunti by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ashaunti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ashauntis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. North Carolina, Virginia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Ashaunti, while Ohio, Florida, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 7 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ashaunti
The name Ashaunti is a modern invention that emerged in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear linguistic or cultural origin, but appears to be a combination of elements from various sources.
One potential influence on the name Ashaunti is the African region of Ashanti, located in present-day Ghana. The Ashanti people have a rich cultural heritage and history dating back centuries. However, the name Ashaunti itself does not seem to have direct roots in the Ashanti language or traditions.
Another possible inspiration for the name Ashaunti is the French word "chanter," meaning "to sing." This could be a nod to the musical quality or melodic sound of the name. However, there is no definitive evidence linking the name to this French word.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ashaunti appear to be from the late 1970s and early 1980s in the United States. It gained popularity as a given name for girls during this time period, possibly influenced by the growing interest in African-American culture and the desire for unique and distinctive names.
While the name Ashaunti is relatively modern, there are a few notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One example is Ashaunti Monique Hendricks, an American professional basketball player born in 1988. Another is Ashaunti Talayia Sterling, an American actress and model born in 1988.
Ashaunti Marley, a Jamaican singer and songwriter born in 1994, is also known by this name. She is the daughter of the famous reggae musician Ziggy Marley and granddaughter of the legendary Bob Marley.
Ashaunti Camille Stinson, an American actress and model born in 1991, is another individual who has helped to popularize this name.
Finally, Ashaunti Nicole Henderson, an American professional basketball player born in 1990, is another notable bearer of the name Ashaunti.
While the name Ashaunti may have various potential influences and inspirations, its precise origins remain somewhat uncertain. However, its increasing use and recognition in recent decades have solidified its place as a unique and distinctive given name.
People
Ashaunti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ashaunti as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
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FAQ
Ashaunti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ashaunti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 366 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ashaunti going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 936,487 US residents.
Is Ashaunti a common name?
We classify Ashaunti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 374 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ashaunti most popular?
The single biggest year for Ashaunti was 2002, when 82 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ashaunti is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ashaunti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ashaunti in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.