Feminine dossier · first seen 1926
Shasta
Endangered
Down 97.9% from peak
Peak era
1979
Peak births
235
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Shasta
How many people are named Shasta?
An estimated 4,057 living Americans are named Shasta.
How rare is Shasta?
Shasta is very rare among babies today, with 5 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 97.9% from its 1979 peak.
How old is the typical Shasta?
The median age of a living American named Shasta is approximately 42 years, with most bearers falling between 35 and 47 years old.
Is Shasta still popular?
No. Shasta is endangered as a baby name, down 97.9% from its 1979 peak with 5 births in 2025.
Where is Shasta most common?
Shasta has its strongest geographic signal in Oregon, where it appears 3.5× more often than the national baseline.
1926Peak 19792025
Peak year
1979
Decline from peak
97.9%
2025
5
All-time
4,320