Shasta
Shasta is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Derived from the Shasta people or Mount Shasta, traditionally associated with the Shastan language group.
Origin and history
Shasta is derived from the name of the Shasta tribe and Mount Shasta in northern California. It gained popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century as a nature-inspired name. While historically used in moderate numbers, it has become relatively rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,320 babies in the United States have been named Shasta since 1880. It ranks #2677 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2057.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.5 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- TN (8.3 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- OR (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 8 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,119 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,784 |
| 1990-2000 | 764 |
| 2000-2010 | 277 |
| 2010-2019 | 124 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Fun facts
- The name is closely connected to Mount Shasta, a prominent landmark volcano in Northern California.
- Shasta is the name of the protagonist in C.S. Lewis's fantasy novel 'The Horse and His Boy'.