Bastian - A very unique male name
Bastian at a glance
Bastian is ranked #1044 among boy baby names in 2025, with 160 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #1044 and first appeared on the charts in 2005.
- Rank in 2025
- #1044
- Births in 2025
- 160
- Peak year
- 2025 (#1044)
- First appeared
- 2005
- Trend
- #1160 in 2020 → #1044 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 9,164 boys
- Visitor rating
- 5.0/5 (7 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 9,164 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Bastian peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1044.
Famous with this name
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Bastian Reiber
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Bastian is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Bastian is currently topping the baby name charts in Maryland at position #478 - and is the least popular in Georgia at position #1,371.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Bastian is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Bastian origin and meaning
German — short form of Sebastian
A short form of Sebastian, from Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered'
Bastian is the established German short form of Sebastian, used as a full name in its own right in German-speaking Europe. In the US it is a recent arrival, entering the data in 2005 and reaching its highest point in 2025 as parents look for Sebastian alternatives.
Attested etymology
Bastian is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Bastian, pop culture references for the name Bastian and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Bastian
We've found the following names that sound similar to Bastian, sorted by popularity.
Boston / Bogdan / Bastion / Bexton / Bostyn / Bastien / Baxton /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1044 |
| 2024 | 1060 |
| 2023 | 1079 |
| 2022 | 1129 |
| 2021 | 1348 |
| 2020 | 1160 |
| 2019 | 1201 |
| 2018 | 1297 |
| 2017 | 1133 |
| 2016 | 1096 |
| 2015 | 1284 |
| 2014 | 1459 |
| 2013 | 2180 |
| 2012 | 1896 |
| 2011 | 2091 |
| 2010 | 2937 |
| 2009 | 3924 |
| 2005 | 3681 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 478 |
| Connecticut | 506 |
| Florida | 557 |
| Missouri | 717 |
| South Carolina | 750 |
| Wisconsin | 796 |
| Texas | 828 |
| New Jersey | 836 |
| Arizona | 849 |
| California | 910 |
| New York | 1135 |
| Illinois | 1148 |
| North Carolina | 1158 |
| Georgia | 1371 |
Even more about Bastian
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Bastian a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Bastian?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
bahs-tee-AHN · /ˌbɑːstiˈɑːn/
German pronunciation stresses the first syllable with three syllables; English speakers often compress it to BAS-tee-un.
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Bastien — The French form; a separate entry.
Famous bearers
- Bastian Schweinsteiger — German footballer, World Cup winner with Germany (b. 1984) Contemporary
Style
Short formInternational
Why parents choose it
Bastian gives parents the Sebastian heritage in a shorter, more modern package with a European feel. It is rising in the US but still rare.
Worth knowing
- Will often be heard as a nickname for Sebastian rather than a full name.
- American pronunciation splits between two and three syllables.
