Chastity
Chastity is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Purity, innocence, or moral virtue.
Origin and history
Chastity is an English virtue name derived from the Latin word 'castitas', meaning purity or innocence. Popularized by Puritans in the 17th century alongside names like Charity and Prudence, it saw a peak in U.S. popularity during the 1970s. Today, it is an uncommon given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
9,711 babies in the United States have been named Chastity since 1880. It ranks #1677 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2076.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.7 %)
- NY (8 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- GA (5.9 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,350 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,371 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,802 |
| 2000-2010 | 883 |
| 2010-2019 | 273 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Chastity
- Chastity Bono: Advocate, Author
Nicknames
Chaz, Chas
Fun facts
- Chastity was created during the 16th and 17th centuries when English Puritans adopted abstract moral qualities as given names.
- The name reached its highest popularity in the U.S. in the 1970s, partly influenced by public figures and media of the era.