Vasti Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VAS-tee /ˈvæs.ti/
Origin: Hebrew; Persian
Meaning: Hebrew: 'beautiful'; Persian: 'queen'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Vasti has its roots in the ancient Persian language, derived from the word "Vashti," which means "beautiful" or "good." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Esther, where Vashti is the wife of King Ahasuerus (commonly identified as Xerxes I) and is noted for her beauty and strength of character. The narrative, set in the 5th century BCE, recounts how Vashti defies the king's command to appear before him and his guests, leading to her eventual removal as queen.
This story has been a significant point of reference in Jewish tradition and has influenced various interpretations of female agency and virtue throughout history. The name Vasti, as it is known in English, emerged through the transliteration of Vashti from Hebrew into Greek and then into Latin, before being adopted into Old French and eventually English.
The translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, known as the Septuagint, and later the Latin Vulgate, helped to disseminate the name and its associated story throughout the Western world. The Book of Esther was also included in the King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, which further solidified the name's presence in Christian contexts.
Culturally, Vasti has come to symbolize strength, defiance, and the complexities of female identity. The character of Vashti has been interpreted in various ways, often representing the struggle for autonomy against patriarchal structures.
This enduring narrative has allowed the name to maintain its significance across different cultures and eras, resonating with themes of empowerment and resistance. The diminutive form "Vashti" continues to be used in various contexts, reflecting the historical and cultural weight of the name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vasti was first seen in the United States in 1973.
Vasti has ranked as high as #13935 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Vasti has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Vasti is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vasti was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vasti.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 | 10 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 | 8 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 | 10 |
| 2003 | 11 | 11 |
| 2002 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 |
| 2000 | 9 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 | 8 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 7 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1989 | 5 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 | 9 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Vasti (1995)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |