Chassity
A feminine name of French origin representing purity or chastity.
Name Census estimates that about 2,144 living Americans carry the first name Chassity. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chassity today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chassity births was 1988 (93 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chassity. 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
2.1K
~ 1 in 159,867 Americans
Peak year
1988
93 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,387
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Chassity: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chassity from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 671 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chassity 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 Chassity during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chassitys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Chassity, while West Virginia, South Carolina, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 42 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chassity
The name Chassity is believed to have originated from the Old French word "chaste," which means pure or virtuous. It is a variant of the more common name Chastity and was likely coined in the medieval period, when virtue and purity were highly valued, especially in women.
In the 12th century, the French poet Chrétien de Troyes wrote about a character named Chassity in his famous work, "Yvain, the Knight of the Lion." This is one of the earliest recorded instances of the name's usage. During the Middle Ages, the name was associated with the ideals of chastity and moral purity, which were promoted by the Christian Church.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Chassity was Chassity de Beaumont, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. She was renowned for her charitable works and her dedication to preserving her virtue, even in the face of adversity.
In the 16th century, Chassity Browne, an English poet and translator, gained recognition for her skilled renditions of classical works into English. She was born in 1550 and lived until 1615, leaving behind a notable literary legacy.
In the 18th century, Chassity Montague was a prominent figure in the American Revolution. Born in 1745, she was a spy for the Continental Army and played a crucial role in the war effort, using her wit and intelligence to gather information for the patriot cause.
Another notable bearer of the name was Chassity Nightingale, a 19th-century British nurse and social reformer. Born in 1820, she is best known for her pioneering work in improving healthcare standards and establishing modern nursing practices during the Crimean War.
In the early 20th century, Chassity Everett, an American activist and educator, made significant contributions to the civil rights movement. Born in 1899, she dedicated her life to advocating for racial equality and improving educational opportunities for marginalized communities.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Chassity, a name that has been associated with virtue, purity, and strength of character across various cultures and time periods.
People
Chassity + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chassity as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chassity: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chassity?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,144 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chassity 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 159,867 US residents.
Is Chassity a common name?
We classify Chassity as "Rare". It ranks above 94% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,236 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chassity most popular?
The single biggest year for Chassity was 1988, when 93 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chassity is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chassity a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chassity 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.
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.