Ante is a Croatian masculine given name. It comes from the Latin word "ante", which means "before". This name has been used in Croatia for centuries and was popular during the Middle Ages.
The name Ante is believed to have originated from the Roman Empire, where it was used as an agnomen, or nickname, meaning "the one who comes before". It could also be derived from the Latin word "ansatus", which means "hooked" or "curved".
In Croatia, the name Ante has been passed down through generations and is considered a traditional and historic name. It was particularly common during the Middle Ages, with many notable figures bearing this name.
Today, Ante remains a popular choice for parents in Croatia looking to give their sons a traditional and meaningful name with deep roots in Croatian history and culture.
The name Ante has been given to a total of 215 babies in the United States over the past several decades. While it was quite popular during the early 1970s with 6 births in 1971 and peaking at 13 births in 1973, its popularity declined significantly throughout the remainder of that decade.
The name experienced a resurgence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with consistent birth numbers ranging from 5 to 9 per year between 1985 and 1994. However, it once again fell out of favor, with only 5 births each year from 2000 to 2004.
In recent years, there has been a slight increase in the popularity of the name Ante, with 9 births in 2005 and 10 births in 2008. However, it has since stabilized at around 5 births per year, most recently in 2022. Despite its fluctuations in popularity, the name Ante continues to be a unique choice for parents looking for a distinctive name for their baby boy.