Pertaining to a castle or fortified place
Chaston is likely a modern surname-derived name with roots in Old French. It is often associated with the word 'chastel', meaning castle, or as a variation of the name Chastain, which refers to a chestnut tree or grove. In a modern context, it is used as a unique alternative to names like Chase or Colton.
Less common today
Chaston isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,977 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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