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Chaston

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How to Pronounce Chaston

Pronounced CHAS-tun /ˈtʃæs.tən/High

Meaning: A spelling/elaboration of Chastain — from French chastaigne/chaste, variously linked to 'the chestnut tree' and 'chaste; pure'; with the -ton ending; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Chaste; pure; the chestnut tree: Chaston echoes Chastain. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningA spelling/elaboration of Chastain — from French chastaigne/chaste, variously linked to 'the chestnut tree' and 'chaste; pure'; with the -ton ending; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6889 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219752024

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

Chaston is a spelling/elaboration of Chastain — from French chastaigne/chaste, variously 'the chestnut tree' and 'chaste; pure' — with the -ton ending (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'CHAS-tun'; nickname Chas).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, chaste-and-the-chestnut-tree at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Chastain is variously linked to 'the chestnut tree' and 'chaste; pure' (French) — Chaston is a -ton elaboration, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'CHAS-tun').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Chastain — routes layered

Variations

ChastainChastinChasten

Nicknames

Chas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chaston mean?

Chaston elaborates Chastain — variously 'the chestnut tree' and 'chaste; pure'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Chaston?

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

Is Chaston a boy or girl name?

Chaston is a boy's name.

How popular is Chaston?

Chaston is a rare name in the U.S.

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