Shasta Girl
Origin(s)
Native American; English
Meaning
Native American: 'shasta daisy'; English: 'mountain'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shasta is derived from the Shasta people, a Native American tribe in Northern California. The name is also associated with Mount Shasta, a prominent volcanic mountain in the region. In English contexts, it has been adopted as a feminine name, often evoking natural beauty.
Trend Summary
Shasta has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence in baby name registries.
Similar Names
Sable, Shiloh, Sienna, Selah, Savannah, Shira, Shyla, Shayla
Variants
- Shastah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shasta was first seen in the United States in 1926. Shasta has ranked as high as #892 nationally which occurred in 1979 and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Oregon, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Shasta has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shasta (2010)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 12 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1971 | 63 |
| 1972 | 49 |
| 1973 | 62 |
| 1974 | 70 |
| 1975 | 83 |
| 1976 | 158 |
| 1977 | 153 |
| 1978 | 227 |
| 1979 | 235 |
| 1980 | 220 |
| 1981 | 228 |
| 1982 | 192 |
| 1983 | 194 |
| 1984 | 191 |
| 1985 | 174 |
| 1986 | 160 |
| 1987 | 142 |
| 1988 | 131 |
| 1989 | 152 |
| 1990 | 130 |
| 1991 | 107 |
| 1992 | 104 |
| 1993 | 73 |
| 1994 | 79 |
| 1995 | 63 |
| 1996 | 56 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 55 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |