Chasiti
A feminine name of uncertain meaning, possibly related to chastity.
Name Census estimates that about 364 living Americans carry the first name Chasiti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chasiti today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chasiti births was 1989 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chasiti. 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.
People living today
364
~ 1 in 941,633 Americans
Peak year
1989
21 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2013 SSA rank
#13,470
Tracked since 1974
Census
Chasiti in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 318 people with the first name Chasiti, which placed it at #28,322 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,322
National first-name rank
People counted
318
318 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
48.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chasiti
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chasiti is White at 48.4%. The next largest groups are Black (39.9%) and Hispanic (6.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chasiti described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chasiti at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White48.4% · 154
- Black or African American39.9% · 127
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 22
- Two or more races4.4% · 14
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Chasiti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chasiti from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chasiti 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 Chasiti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chasitis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Chasiti
The name Chasiti is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to ancient India. The name is thought to be derived from the word "chastitya," which translates to "purity" or "chastity." This linguistic connection suggests that the name Chasiti was initially associated with virtues of moral integrity and spiritual cleanliness.
In the sacred Hindu scriptures, particularly the Vedas and the Upanishads, there are references to the concept of "chastitya" as a fundamental principle of righteous living. While the name Chasiti itself may not be directly mentioned, the underlying values it represents are deeply woven into the fabric of these ancient texts.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Chasiti can be traced back to the 7th century CE in parts of present-day India and neighboring regions. One notable figure bearing this name was Chasiti Devi, a celebrated poet and scholar who lived during the reign of the Pala Empire in the 8th century CE. Her literary works, though largely lost to time, are said to have explored themes of devotion and inner purity.
Another historical figure of note was Chasiti Rani, a 16th-century queen consort of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar. She is remembered for her unwavering courage and resilience during times of conflict, embodying the virtues associated with her name.
In the realm of spirituality, Chasiti Goswami was a renowned 17th-century Hindu mystic and saint from the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. His teachings on the path of bhakti (devotional love) and the pursuit of inner purity resonated with many followers.
Moving forward in time, Chasiti Bai was a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter who played a significant role in the Revolt of 1857 against British colonial rule. Her unwavering determination and commitment to the cause of independence earned her a place in the annals of India's struggle for freedom.
While the name Chasiti may not be as prevalent in modern times, its historical roots and symbolic association with purity and moral strength have left an indelible mark on various cultures and traditions around the world.
People
Chasiti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chasiti 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
Chasiti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chasiti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 364 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chasiti 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 941,633 US residents.
Is Chasiti a common name?
We classify Chasiti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 380 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chasiti most popular?
The single biggest year for Chasiti was 1989, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chasiti is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chasiti in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 318 people with the name Chasiti, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,322 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chasiti in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chasiti?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Chasiti appears almost entirely female. Of the 313 people counted with this name, 99.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chasiti?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chasiti is White at 48.4%. The next largest groups are Black (39.9%) and Hispanic (6.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chasiti most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Chasiti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 48.4% (154 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Chasiti in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chasiti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chasiti in the SSA data are female. 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 Chasiti still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chasiti 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 Chasiti 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.
How many people have the name Chasiti?
See how many people share the name Chasiti on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.