NAME PROFILE
Shonte
Derived from the French 'Chantal' meaning 'stony' or associated with 'chanter' meaning 'to sing,' this name represents a blend of strength and lyrical grace. It describes a personality that is inherently creative, resilient, and capable of finding beauty in both the solid foundations and the rhythmic melodies of life.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,088 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1985 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1967 |
| Most recent | 1991 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | French, African-American |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 58%NY — 15%TX — 12%IL — 8%FL — 8%
Notable People
Shonté Akognon (Actress, 'The Bold and the Beautiful') · Shontelle Layne (Singer-Songwriter, 'T-Shirt') · Shonte Byrd (Athlete, NCAA Track and Field) · Shontay Lundy (Entrepreneur, 'Black Girl Sunscreen') · Shonté (Vocalist, 'Wait For Me')
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShonShonnieTayTay-Tay
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