Avantae
A blend of French avant meaning "before" and esprit meaning "spirit".
Name Census estimates that about 148 living Americans carry the first name Avantae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Avantae today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avantae births was 2005 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avantae. 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
148
~ 1 in 2,315,908 Americans
Peak year
2005
18 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2020 SSA rank
#9,655
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Avantae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avantae from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 108 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
Avantae 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 Avantae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Avantae
The name Avantae appears to be a modern invention, likely created in recent times as a unique and stylized variation of more traditional names. Unlike many given names, Avantae does not have a clear linguistic origin or cultural background to trace its roots to.
It is possible that Avantae was derived from the French word "avant," meaning "before" or "ahead," perhaps intended to convey a sense of forwardness or advancement. However, there is no definitive evidence linking the name directly to this French word or any other specific language or etymology.
Due to its relatively recent emergence, there are no known historical references to the name Avantae in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Similarly, there are no widely recognized individuals from past eras who are known to have borne this name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Avantae are likely to be found in modern birth records and databases, rather than in historical sources. As a newly created name, it has not yet had the opportunity to accumulate a significant historical record or to be adopted by notable figures throughout history.
While it is challenging to find individuals named Avantae from previous centuries, a few contemporary individuals with this name can be identified:
1. Avantae Williams, an American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) as a defensive back.
2. Avantae Graham, an American actress and model known for her work in television and commercials.
3. Avantae Ingram, an American basketball player who played professionally in various leagues.
4. Avantae Brown, an American artist and painter known for her abstract works.
5. Avantae Stevenson, an American entrepreneur and business owner.
It is important to note that due to the relatively recent emergence of the name Avantae, the information available about its history and origins is limited. As it gains more popularity and usage over time, additional historical context and references may emerge.
People
Avantae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avantae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Avantae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avantae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 148 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avantae 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 2,315,908 US residents.
Is Avantae a common name?
We classify Avantae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 150 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avantae most popular?
The single biggest year for Avantae was 2005, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avantae is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Avantae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avantae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Avantae in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Avantae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avantae in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Avantae can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Avantae?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.