Declining since 1989.
Popularity of Chassity since 1972
Babies named Chassity per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 263 |
| 1980s | 656 |
| 1990s | 671 |
| 2000s | 447 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Chassity is a modern respelling of the virtue name Chastity, which gained modest traction after entering the U.S. baby name records in 1972. The name saw its peak usage in 1988, ranking 696th. Since 1989, its popularity has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from virtue names in contemporary naming. Though top states or detailed regional data are not available for this name, Chassity exemplifies the trend of phonetic spellings that emerged in the late 20th century. Today it remains rare, used by fewer than five girls per year in the United States.
Chassity is a variant spelling of Chastity, a virtue name from the English word chastity, meaning 'purity' or 'virginity.' The name entered use in the 17th century among Puritans but gained modern popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly after the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chass, Sissy
Variants: Chastity
Sibling names for Chassity
Names that share Chassity's style, for a brother or sister.
