Azante
A feminine name of African origin meaning "the great walker".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Azante. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Azante today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Azante births was 2009 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Azante. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Azante. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2009
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,684
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Azante: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Azante 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 Azante during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Azante
The name Azante is believed to have originated in West Africa, deriving from the Akan language spoken by the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. The name is thought to be a combination of the Akan words "aza," meaning "to stay," and "nte," meaning "humble." Together, Azante can be interpreted to mean "one who stays humble."
The earliest known recorded use of the name Azante dates back to the 17th century, when it was mentioned in historical accounts of the Akan people. The name was particularly popular among the Ashanti Kingdom, a prominent empire in West Africa during that time period.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Azante was Azante Akwasi, a renowned Ashanti warrior and military strategist who lived in the late 17th century. His tactical brilliance and leadership skills were instrumental in many victories for the Ashanti Kingdom.
Another notable Azante from history was Azante Nana, a highly respected Akan spiritual leader and healer who lived in the 18th century. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of traditional African medicine and her ability to communicate with the spirit world.
In the 19th century, Azante Kwadwo was a prominent Akan farmer and landowner who was widely respected for his wisdom and generosity. He played a significant role in the development of sustainable agricultural practices in his region.
Moving into the 20th century, Azante Ama was a celebrated Ghanaian writer and poet who published several acclaimed works exploring themes of identity, culture, and the African diaspora. She was born in 1925 and passed away in 2001.
Lastly, Azante Kofi was a Ghanaian diplomat and politician who served as his country's ambassador to several nations in the latter half of the 20th century. He was known for his efforts to promote peace and international cooperation.
While the name Azante has its roots in West Africa, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among communities with ties to the African diaspora. However, its historical significance and cultural connections to the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast remain an integral part of its rich heritage.
People
Azante + last name combinations
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FAQ
Azante: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Azante?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Azante 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Azante a common name?
We classify Azante as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Azante most popular?
The single biggest year for Azante was 2009, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Azante is about 17 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 Azante in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Azante a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Azante 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 Azante still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Azante 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 Azante 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 Azante?
Want to know how many Americans are named Azante? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.