Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Kashtin

Kashtin were a Canadian folk rock duo in the 1980s and 1990s, one of the most commercially successful and famous musical groups in First Nations history.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#5,770 (2018)
Total Babies
101
5-Yr Trend
-24%
2013
First Year
2024
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#5770
Peak Rank
101
Total Count
10
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kashtin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kashtin were a Canadian folk rock duo in the 1980s and 1990s, one of the most commercially successful and famous musical groups in First Nations history.

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The Story of Kashtin

Kashtin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 15 Kashtins were born — ranking #5,770 that year. As of 2026, Kashtin ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-24%). In total, more than 101 Kashtins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kashtin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kashtin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kashtin

What does the name Kashtin mean?
Kashtin were a Canadian folk rock duo in the 1980s and 1990s, one of the most commercially successful and famous musical groups in First Nations history.
How popular is Kashtin in 2026?
In 2026, Kashtin ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Kashtin most popular?
Kashtin reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #5,770 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Kashtin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kashtin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kashtin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kashtin include Canan, Itay, Jaeshawn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kashtin

Kashtin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 101 births in the dataset. Kashtin's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #5,770. Use the chart and map above to compare Kashtin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.