Shasta
Every Shasta since 1926 — 4,340 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shasta
Shasta is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,904 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1926, 4,340 American babies have been named Shasta. Its peak came in 1979, when 235 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Shasta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shasta 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 | 5 | #16,904 | — | — |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,467 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,037 | 5 | #13,871 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,086 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,275 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,158 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,533 | — | — |
| 2018 | 12 | #9,072 | — | — |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,388 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,654 | — | — |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,943 | — | — |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,340 | — | — |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,514 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,333 | — | — |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,292 | — | — |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,830 | — | — |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,026 | — | — |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,365 | — | — |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,078 | — | — |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,528 | — | — |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,358 | — | — |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,722 | — | — |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,537 | — | — |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,159 | — | — |
| 2001 | 33 | #3,928 | — | — |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,894 | — | — |
| 1995 | 63 | #2,147 | — | — |
| 1990 | 130 | #1,264 | — | — |
| 1985 | 174 | #911 | 5 | #7,417 |
| 1980 | 220 | #753 | — | — |
| 1975 | 83 | #1,324 | — | — |
| 1970 | 19 | #3,413 | — | — |
| 1965 | 13 | #3,704 | — | — |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,486 | — | — |
| 1955 | 10 | #4,007 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,985 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shasta in 2025?
Shasta ranked #16,904 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shasta?
4,340 babies have been named Shasta in the United States since 1926, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shasta most popular?
Shasta peaked in 1979, when 235 newborns received the name.
Is Shasta a boy or girl name?
Shasta is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shasta rising or falling?
Shasta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.