Chastity Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAS-ti-tee / /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: purity; English: chastity
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Chastity derives from the Latin word 'castitas', which means purity or innocence. It became popular in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, often associated with religious and moral connotations. The name reflects a virtue that has been valued in various cultures throughout history.
Trend Summary
Chastity has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chasty
- Chasity
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chastity was first seen in the United States in 1969. Chastity has ranked as high as #524 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Chastity has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chastity (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 50 |
| 1972 | 220 |
| 1973 | 544 |
| 1974 | 749 |
| 1975 | 680 |
| 1976 | 746 |
| 1977 | 510 |
| 1978 | 383 |
| 1979 | 428 |
| 1980 | 319 |
| 1981 | 283 |
| 1982 | 285 |
| 1983 | 243 |
| 1984 | 214 |
| 1985 | 240 |
| 1986 | 191 |
| 1987 | 172 |
| 1988 | 221 |
| 1989 | 203 |
| 1990 | 209 |
| 1991 | 219 |
| 1992 | 192 |
| 1993 | 219 |
| 1994 | 182 |
| 1995 | 157 |
| 1996 | 152 |
| 1997 | 126 |
| 1998 | 163 |
| 1999 | 183 |
| 2000 | 162 |
| 2001 | 127 |
| 2002 | 100 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 92 |
| 2005 | 86 |
| 2006 | 88 |
| 2007 | 64 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 33 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |