Chaunte is an uncommon, yet striking given name of African-American origin. It is derived from the French word 'chante', which means 'to sing'. This musical connection gives Chaunte a melodic and harmonious ring to it. The name consists of three syllables: Cha-(ant) -u- -(e), flowing rhythmically off the tongue. Chaunte is not bound by gender norms, making it an unisex choice for parents seeking a unique name for their child. As it's not widely used, those named Chaunte are likely to stand out and be remembered for their distinctive moniker.
The name Chaunte experienced a significant rise in popularity between the late 1970s and early 1980s, with its highest peak in 1981 having 24 births that year. However, it seems to have declined steadily since then, with fewer than 20 births recorded each year from 1985 onwards. The most recent data shows a total of 7 births in 2007. Overall, the name Chaunte has been given to 464 babies over the period spanning from 1968 to 2007.