Chastity Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Chastity represents purity and virtue.
Meaning of the Name Chastity
Chastity is derived from the English word 'chaste', which means to abstain from sexual activity. The name Chastity represents purity, modesty, and virtue. It has its roots in the concept of moral and ethical virtue. Chastity is a name that has a strong religious connotation, often associated with the virtue of chastity in Christianity.
Popularity of the Name Chastity
The popularity for the name Chastity peaked in popularity in the year 1974 with 749 births, which ranked number 571 out of 14,744 unique names for that year. Chastity had the most female births in 1974 with 749, which ranked number 311 out of 10,246 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Chastity has declined sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 7 births, a decline of -76.67%. Among females, Chastity has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 7 births, a decline of -76.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chastity
- 20 Year Trend of Chastity: -93.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Chastity: -76.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Chastity: -76.67%
Popularity of Chastity by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Chastity. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Chastity in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Chastity is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Chastity
- Total Births of Chastity: 6 (-13.54%)
- Female Births of Chastity: 6 (-13.54%)
Given the downward trend of Chastity over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -13.54% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Chastity have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -13.54%.