Holding steady.
Popularity of Chasta since 1971
Babies named Chasta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 122 |
| 1980s | 127 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chasta is a rare American girl's name first recorded in 1971. It saw modest use during the 1970s, reaching its peak popularity in 1976, though it never entered the national top 1,000. The name has remained consistently low in usage since then, following a stable trajectory. Its origin is unclear, but it may have been inspired by the virtue name Chastity, which experienced a surge in popularity around the same time. Chasta has not been recorded in any top state rankings, and its small number of bearers makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name.
Chasta first appeared in the United States in the early 1970s. It may be a fanciful coinage based on other popular names of the era, such as Chastity or Chasity, with the -a suffix that was fashionable for girls' names at the time. No clear historical or linguistic derivation has been established.
Sibling names for Chasta
Names that share Chasta's style, for a brother or sister.
