Shasta

Girl name

Shasta has been given to 4,340 babies in the U.S. since 1926. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,340

Peak year

1979 (235 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1926

10-year trend

▼ -67%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Names one letter away from Shasta — alternate spellings parents actually use.

5,254 babies since 1958

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shasta.

4,344 babies since 1952

4,379 babies since 1923

4,295 babies since 1942

4,389 babies since 1948

4,399 babies since 1888

4,405 babies since 1950

4,405 babies since 1955

4,266 babies since 1958

How popular is the name Shasta?

Shasta has been given to 4,340 babies in the U.S. since 1926. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shasta peak?

Shasta peaked in 1979, when 235 babies were given the name.

Is Shasta a girl or boy name?

Shasta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shasta are girls).

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