The name 'Shasta' is likely derived from variations used by outsiders and was not a term originally used by the Shasta people themselves. The name is associated with the Shasta Cascade region and is often linked to the Shasta Dam, a significant water project in the area. Shasta has become an obscure name, given to less than 10 babies each year in recent years. It has evolved from being a place name to a personal name, reflecting the growing interest in names connected to natural landscapes and cultural heritage.
