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Chastin

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAS-tin /ˈtʃæs.tɪn/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name, read as a respelling of the French surname Chastain (from 'chataigne', 'chestnut', a chestnut grove or tree) or as a Chase-adjacent coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp modern name: Chastin nods to Chastain ('chestnut grove') or to Chase (said 'CHAS-tin'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningA modern given name, read as a respelling of the French surname Chastain (from 'chataigne', 'chestnut', a chestnut grove or tree) or as a Chase-adjacent coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12620 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 463

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719782024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chastin is a modern given name, read as a respelling of the French surname Chastain (from 'chataigne', 'chestnut') or as a coinage in the Chase family of names. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'CHAS-tin').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Modern, surname-flavored, and uncommon.

Did you know? Chastin reads as a spin on the surname Chastain, tied to the French word for chestnut — or as a Chase-adjacent pick. Its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'CHAS-tin').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Chastin — Chastain-adjacent / Chase coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

ChastainChastenChase

Nicknames

ChasChase

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chastin mean?

Chastin reads as a spin on the surname Chastain ('chestnut grove') or a Chase-adjacent coinage. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Chastin?

It's said CHAS-tin /ˈtʃæs.tɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chastin a boy or girl name?

Chastin is a boy's name.

How popular is Chastin?

Chastin is a rare name in the U.S.

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