Chastan
Of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from a Sanskrit root.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chastan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chastan today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chastan births was 2008 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chastan. 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 Chastan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2008
5 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#12,849
Tracked since 2008
Popularity
Chastan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chastan 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 Chastan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chastan
The name Chastan is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the root word "chast," which means "noble" or "honorable." The name likely emerged in the region of ancient Mesopotamia, where Aramaic was the lingua franca for several centuries.
One of the earliest known references to the name Chastan can be found in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Rabbinical Judaism. The Talmud mentions a figure named Chastan ben Shimon, who lived in the 3rd century AD and was known for his wisdom and scholarship.
In the 5th century AD, a Christian monk named Chastan of Antioch gained recognition for his ascetic lifestyle and his contributions to early Christian theology. He is believed to have been born in the city of Antioch (modern-day Turkey) around 420 AD and lived until the late 5th century.
During the medieval period, the name Chastan was particularly popular among the Persian and Arab populations. One notable figure was Chastan al-Baghdadi, a renowned Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad in the 9th century AD. He made significant contributions to the development of algebra and the study of celestial movements.
In the 11th century, a Muslim scholar named Chastan ibn Ali al-Razi wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, medicine, and alchemy. He was born in the city of Rayy (modern-day Iran) and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age.
Another historical figure with the name Chastan was a 14th-century Armenian nobleman and military leader, Chastan Mamikonyan. He played a crucial role in defending the Armenian kingdom against foreign invasions and is celebrated as a national hero in Armenian history.
While the name Chastan has its roots in ancient Aramaic and has been used across various cultures and religions throughout history, it is relatively rare in modern times. However, it continues to hold historical significance and serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and its contributions to various fields of knowledge and scholarship.
People
Chastan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chastan 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
Chastan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chastan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chastan 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 Chastan a common name?
We classify Chastan 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 Chastan most popular?
The single biggest year for Chastan was 2008, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chastan is about 18 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 Chastan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chastan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chastan 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 Chastan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chastan 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 Chastan 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 common is the name Chastan?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.