Bastian
How to say it: BAS-tee-un · /ˈbæstiən/
Short form of Sebastian, from Greek Sebastianos, 'from Sebastia'; meaning 'venerable, revered'.
Bastian was the 927th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 219 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #791 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #927 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 219 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,138 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #791 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Until recent decades Bastian was scarcely heard, then it surged to a best in the 2020s. Remaining on top, it is tipped to go higher still.
What goes with it
Lively with crisp and breathy sounds across three syllables, Bastian feels spirited. Julian complements its cadence.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bastian is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Bastian
- Bastian Schweinsteiger (born 1984)German association football player
- Bastian Oczipka (born 1989)German footballer
- Bastian Steger (born 1981)German table tennis player
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