Chasta is of Latin origin, derived from the word 'castus', which means pure or chaste. It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for females. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively rare today.
The name Chasta experienced a significant peak in popularity between 1976 and 1980, with the highest number of births occurring in 1976 (26 births). However, after this period, its popularity declined steadily, with fewer than 20 births per year from 1985 onwards. The total number of births over this period is 313.