Chasten
Every Chasten since 1986 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chasten
Chasten is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,772 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 347 American babies have been named Chasten. Its peak came in 1999, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chasten stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chasten year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 10 | #7,772 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,668 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,072 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,015 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,181 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,753 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,046 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,280 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #8,994 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,424 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,395 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #10,964 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,710 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,691 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,188 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #10,991 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #10,057 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,697 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,529 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,738 |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,059 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #6,811 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,140 |
| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #8,460 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,078 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #7,960 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #5,915 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chasten in 2025?
Chasten ranked #7,772 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chasten?
347 babies have been named Chasten in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chasten most popular?
Chasten peaked in 1999, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Chasten a boy or girl name?
Chasten is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chasten rising or falling?
Chasten is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.