The name Assante is of Italian origin, meaning 'contented' or 'satisfied'. It is a unique and uncommon given name, derived from the Italian adjective 'assente', which means 'absent'. The name Assante is often associated with Italy, where it has been used traditionally within certain families. However, it is not widespread and thus retains an air of exclusivity.
The name Assante saw a decline in popularity after peaking at 7 births in 1990, with only 5 births each year from 1991 to 1993. There was a notable resurgence in 1997 with 11 births, bringing the total number of births over this period to 33.