Ashanty
Every Ashanty since 1992 — 598 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ashanty
Ashanty is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,384 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 598 American babies have been named Ashanty. Its peak came in 2003, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ashanty stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ashanty year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,384 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,675 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,479 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,591 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,374 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,576 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11,535 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,891 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,488 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,055 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,699 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,633 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,621 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,076 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,752 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,123 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,660 |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,794 |
| 2006 | 41 | #3,740 |
| 2005 | 49 | #3,175 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,892 |
| 2003 | 74 | #2,284 |
| 2002 | 61 | #2,559 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,619 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,296 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,626 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ashanty in 2025?
Ashanty ranked #13,384 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ashanty?
598 babies have been named Ashanty in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ashanty most popular?
Ashanty peaked in 2003, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Ashanty a boy or girl name?
Ashanty is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ashanty rising or falling?
Ashanty is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.