Shasta
Meaning
from the Shasta people of Northern California and the mountain named for them; the tribal name's exact meaning is debated
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shasta peaked in the 1980s.
When you meet Shasta
Most people given the name Shasta in the United States were born between 1970 and 1999. The Shasta you meet today is most often in her 30s or 40s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Shasta deep dive
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