Avante
A French name meaning "forward" or "ahead of its time".
Name Census estimates that about 821 living Americans carry the first name Avante. It is a predominantly male name (95.4% of registrations). The average person named Avante today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Avante births was 2002 (83 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Avante. 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
821
~ 1 in 417,484 Americans
Peak year
2002
83 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,034
Tracked since 1989
Census
Avante in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 653 people with the first name Avante, which placed it at #17,051 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#17,051
National first-name rank
People counted
653
653 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
73.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Avante
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Avante is Black at 73.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.3%) and Hispanic (8.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Avante described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Avante at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American73.8% · 482
- Two or more races13.3% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 52
- White3.2% · 21
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.5% · 3
Gender
Gender distribution for Avante
Avante leans heavily male at 95.4% of total registrations, but 38 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Avante as a male name
- Ranked #9,034 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2002 (83 births)
Avante as a female name
- Ranked #15,214 in 2010
- 6 female births in 2010
- Peak: 1992 (8 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Avante leans strongly male. 597 people counted with this name were male (91.0%), compared with 59 female bearers (9.0%).
Popularity
Avante: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Avante from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 453 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
Avante 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 Avante during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Avantes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. New York, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Avante, while Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Avante
The name Avante is a modern name that has its origins in the Italian language. It is derived from the Italian word "avanti," which means "forward" or "ahead." The name is believed to have gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
Avante is a name that conveys a sense of progress, ambition, and forward-thinking. It is often associated with a spirit of adventure and a desire to embrace new challenges and opportunities. While the name has no direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it reflects the contemporary values of innovation and progress.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Avante can be found in the United States. Avante Garde, born in 1975, was an American fashion designer known for her avant-garde and unconventional designs. She was a pioneer in the world of sustainable and eco-friendly fashion, and her work often pushed the boundaries of traditional fashion norms.
Another notable individual with the name Avante is Avante Maddox, born in 1992, an American professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the NBA and overseas, and was known for his athleticism and defensive skills on the court.
In the field of literature, Avante Clarkson, born in 1967, is an American author and journalist. She has written several novels and non-fiction works that explore themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Her writing has been widely acclaimed and has contributed to important conversations about diversity and inclusion.
Avante Dickerson, born in 1982, is an American singer and songwriter. He gained recognition as a member of the R&B group Day26 and later pursued a successful solo career. His music often incorporates elements of soul, hip-hop, and pop, and he has been praised for his powerful vocals and emotive performances.
In the world of sports, Avante Inman, born in 1990, is an American professional football player. He has played as a wide receiver for several teams in the NFL and is known for his speed, agility, and ability to make difficult catches on the field.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Avante throughout history. While the name is relatively modern, it has gained popularity and recognition in various fields, reflecting the spirit of progress and forward-thinking that it represents.
People
Avante + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Avante 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
Avante: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Avante?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 821 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Avante 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 417,484 US residents.
Is Avante a common name?
We classify Avante as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 834 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Avante most popular?
The single biggest year for Avante was 2002, when 83 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Avante is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Avante in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 653 people with the name Avante, or 0.22 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #17,051 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Avante in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Avante?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Avante leans strongly male. 597 people counted with this name were male (91.0%), compared with 59 female bearers (9.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Avante?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Avante is Black at 73.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (13.3%) and Hispanic (8.0%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Avante most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Avante in the 2020 Census, accounting for 73.8% (482 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Avante in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Avante a male name?
Yes, 95.4% of people registered as Avante 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 Avante still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Avante 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 Avante 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.
How many Americans are named Avante?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Avante at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.