Chantia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "singer".
Name Census estimates that about 287 living Americans carry the first name Chantia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chantia today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chantia births was 1993 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chantia. 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.
People living today
287
~ 1 in 1,194,266 Americans
Peak year
1993
25 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2004 SSA rank
#13,031
Tracked since 1974
Census
Chantia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 255 people with the first name Chantia, which placed it at #32,783 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,783
National first-name rank
People counted
255
255 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
80.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chantia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chantia is Black at 80.4%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%) and Hispanic (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chantia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chantia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American80.4% · 205
- White8.2% · 21
- Hispanic or Latino5.5% · 14
- Two or more races3.5% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 2
Popularity
Chantia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chantia from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 125 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chantia 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 Chantia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chantia
The name Chantia has its origins in the ancient Greek language, dating back to the classical era around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "khantis," which means "singer" or "one who chants." This connection to music and vocal expression suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their melodious voices or involvement in musical or poetic performances.
In the early days of ancient Greece, the name Chantia was likely used within artistic circles or among those who were patrons of the arts. It was a way to honor and celebrate the gift of song and the power of the human voice to inspire and move audiences.
While there are no definitive records of the name Chantia appearing in ancient Greek texts or historical documents, its linguistic roots can be traced back to this era. Some scholars suggest that the name may have been more common in certain regions of Greece, particularly those known for their cultural and artistic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Chantia was a Greek poet and musician who lived in the 3rd century BCE. Unfortunately, her full name and specific details have been lost to history, but her legacy as a skilled artisan of words and melodies has endured.
In the 1st century CE, a Roman noblewoman named Chantia Aemilia was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of poets and musicians. Her influence and wealth allowed her to foster a vibrant cultural scene in Rome during her lifetime.
During the Byzantine era, a renowned singer and performer named Chantia of Constantinople captivated audiences with her powerful voice and stage presence. She was lauded for her ability to bring ancient Greek myths and legends to life through her mesmerizing performances.
In the 12th century, a French troubadour named Chantia de Montpellier gained fame for her poetic compositions and lyrical ballads. Her works were celebrated for their emotional depth and evocative imagery, reflecting the name's connection to artistic expression.
In the 16th century, an Italian composer and musician named Chantia Gabrieli made significant contributions to the development of the Venetian polychoral style. Her innovative compositions and mastery of vocal harmonies earned her widespread acclaim throughout Europe.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who carried the name Chantia and left an indelible mark on the artistic and cultural landscape of their respective eras. While the name may have evolved over time and taken on different spellings or variations, its core meaning and connection to music, poetry, and artistic expression have remained constant.
People
Chantia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chantia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chantia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chantia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 287 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chantia 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 1,194,266 US residents.
Is Chantia a common name?
We classify Chantia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 301 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chantia most popular?
The single biggest year for Chantia was 1993, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chantia is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chantia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 255 people with the name Chantia, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,783 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chantia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chantia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Chantia leans strongly female. 250 people counted with this name were female (98.8%), compared with 3 male bearers (1.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chantia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chantia is Black at 80.4%. The next largest groups are White (8.2%) and Hispanic (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chantia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Chantia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.4% (205 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Chantia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chantia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chantia in the SSA data are female. 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 Chantia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chantia 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 Chantia 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.
How many people have the name Chantia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.