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Bastian

Bastian: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbΓ¦sti.Ι™n/

Meaning and origin of Bastian

  • A diminutive of the male given name Sebastian, from Ancient Greek.

Etymology

Clipping of Sebastian.

How popular is Bastian?

219U.S. babies in 2025
#1002peak rank (2024)
2,614babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,614 boys in the U.S. have been named Bastian. Its highest rank for boys was #1002 in 2024. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Bastian FAQ

What does the name Bastian mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Sebastian, from Ancient Greek. Clipping of Sebastian.

How popular is the name Bastian?

Since 1880, 2,614 boys in the U.S. have been named Bastian. Its highest rank for boys was #1002 in 2024. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Bastian a boy or girl name?

Bastian is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,614 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.