Shasta

Shasta is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 11 girls in the United States.

Shasta at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shasta

Shasta belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shasta first appears in Social Security records in 1926. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #700 in 1978, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 4,315 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shasta in US records

First recorded (US)
1926
Best US rank
#700 in 1978
Peak year
1979
Babies named Shasta in 2024
11
Total since 1880
4,315

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shasta mean?

The meaning of Shasta is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shasta a boy or girl name?

Shasta is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shasta?

Shasta comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shasta?

Shasta first appears in US records in 1926. Its best-ever ranking was #700 in 1978, and 11 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].