Chasetin
An invented name with no definitive meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chasetin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chasetin today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chasetin births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chasetin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chasetin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,410
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Chasetin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chasetin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chasetin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chasetin
The name Chasetin is believed to have its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "chas" meaning "to hunt" and "etin" meaning "skilled", thus suggesting a possible meaning of "skilled hunter".
The earliest known written record of the name appears in a cuneiform inscription found in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, located in present-day Iraq. This inscription, which dates back to approximately 2600 BC, was a list of names of individuals who were part of a hunting expedition.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Chasetin was a renowned hunter and warrior from the ancient city of Babylon, who lived around 1800 BC. He was said to have played a crucial role in defending the city against invaders and was celebrated for his exceptional hunting skills.
Another individual of note was Chasetin the Scribe, who lived in ancient Egypt during the reign of Ramesses II (1279-1213 BC). He was responsible for transcribing numerous hieroglyphic texts and historical records, many of which have provided invaluable insights into the culture and traditions of ancient Egyptian civilization.
During the Classical Greek period, there was a philosopher named Chasetin who lived in the 5th century BC. He was a student of Socrates and is mentioned in several of Plato's dialogues, where his contributions to philosophical discussions are recorded.
In the Middle Ages, a monk named Chasetin lived in a monastery in what is now modern-day Germany. He was renowned for his skill in hunting and provided game for the monastery's inhabitants. His legacy is preserved in a manuscript dating back to the 9th century AD, which details his hunting techniques and experiences.
Finally, in the 16th century, there was a Spanish explorer named Chasetin who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. He was known for his prowess as a hunter and his ability to track and hunt game, which proved invaluable during the long journeys and expeditions.
People
Chasetin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chasetin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chasetin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chasetin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chasetin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Chasetin a common name?
We classify Chasetin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chasetin most popular?
The single biggest year for Chasetin was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chasetin is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chasetin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chasetin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chasetin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chasetin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chasetin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chasetin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Chasetin?
Want to know how many people share the name Chasetin? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.