Pure or innocent
Derived from the English word 'chaste', which has roots in the Latin 'castus'. It historically refers to purity of heart or behavior and has transitioned from a descriptive virtue to a modern surname-style given name.
Less common today
Chasten isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,494 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American teacher, author, and husband of politician Pete Buttigieg
