Bastian

Bastian is a German/Latin boy's name. A shorter form of Sebastian, with German and Latin origins meaning "venerable". Offers a modern twist on a classic name.

How popular is Bastian in the United States?

In 2024, 224 boys in the United States were named Bastian, making it the 1,001st most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,364th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Bastian go back to 1991, and 2,393 babies have been given the name since.

What Bastian means and where it comes from

A shorter form of Sebastian, with German and Latin origins meaning "venerable". Offers a modern twist on a classic name. Has a strong, distinctive quality while remaining approachable.

Bastian is of German/Latin origin, described as modern in style.

Is Bastian a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 224 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bastian mean?

A shorter form of Sebastian, with German and Latin origins meaning "venerable". Offers a modern twist on a classic name.

Where does the name Bastian come from?

Bastian is of German/Latin origin, and is usually described as modern in style.

How popular is Bastian in the United States?

In 2024, 224 boys in the United States were named Bastian, making it the 1,001st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Bastian a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 224 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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