Shasta
Pronunciation: [ sh-AST-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shasta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 20 babies have been named Shasta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shasta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,247 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,247
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shasta
Shasta is a boy name .
Is Shasta a boy or girl name? Shasta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,247 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,336. Shasta is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shasta is currently ranked #40,247 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shasta include Sha, Shas, Shasy, Shasie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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