Shasta
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #698 in 1978
5 babies were named Shasta in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1926–2025
US births per million boys, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Shasta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Shasta, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Shasta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryShasta first shows up in US birth records in 1926, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 99 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #698. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowShasta was 8.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 36,364 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendShasta has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Shasta
Shasta is a girl name of Indian origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-sta”. US birth records list Shasta for girls from 1926 to 2025, in 78 of those 100 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #698 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Indian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.1 | 952,381 girls |
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,127,660 girls |
| 1950s | 4.8 | 208,333 girls |
| 1960s | 5.6 | 179,533 girls |
| 1970s | 73 | 13,693 girls |
| 1980s | 104 | 9,577 girls |
| 1990s | 42 | 23,776 girls |
| 2000s | 15 | 66,534 girls |
| 2010s | 7.1 | 140,845 girls |
| 2020s | 4.5 | 220,588 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 666,667 boys |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 2020s | 0.7 | 1,379,310 boys |
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
- Girl name: Tara · hill
- Girl name: Asha · hope
- Girl name: Pia · pious, devout
- Girl name: Roma · from Rome
Questions about the name Shasta
What is the origin of the name Shasta?
Shasta has Indian roots in our records. Other Indian names include Kali, Serena, Mira.
Is Shasta a boy or girl name?
Shasta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Shasta?
Shasta ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#698).