Bastian
Bastian is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Venerable, revered, or person from Sebaste.
Origin and history
Bastian is a shortened form of Sebastian, which originates from the Greek name Sebastianos meaning 'venerable' or 'from Sebaste'. Historically used in German and Dutch-speaking regions, it has gained modern traction in the United States as a standalone given name. Its recent rise in popularity is reflected in a noticeable increase in U.S. birth filings over the past decade.
Popularity in the United States
2,614 babies in the United States have been named Bastian since 1880. It ranks #2535 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1023.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- TX (19.7 %)
- FL (14.9 %)
- NY (8 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 104 |
| 2000-2010 | 234 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,155 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,121 |
Famous people named Bastian
- Bastian Schweinsteiger: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Bastian Baker: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread pop culture recognition through Bastian Balthazar Bux, the young protagonist in Michael Ende's famous novel The Neverending Story.
- While historically a common German contraction of Sebastian, it has increasingly been given as an independent legal name in English-speaking nations.