Chasity
Chasity is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Purity or chastity.
Origin and history
Chasity is an English given name derived from the Latin word 'castitas', meaning purity or chastity. It arose as a variant spelling of Chastity, a virtue name adopted by Puritans in the 17th century. The name experienced a surge in popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
24,414 babies in the United States have been named Chasity since 1880. It ranks #930 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1792.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.5 %)
- GA (7.8 %)
- TN (7.5 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
- KY (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,317 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,086 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,430 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,780 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,492 |
| 2020-2029 | 309 |
Nicknames
Chaz, Chas
Fun facts
- Chasity developed as a phonetic spelling variant of the traditional English virtue name Chastity.
- Virtue names based on abstract moral qualities gained initial popularity among English Puritans following the Protestant Reformation.