Bastian
A diminutive of the male given name Sebastian, from Ancient Greek.
Every Bastian since 1991 — 2,614 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bastian
Bastian is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,021 in 2025 with 219 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 2,614 American babies have been named Bastian. Its peak came in 2024, when 224 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bastian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bastian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 219 | #1,021 |
| 2024 | 224 | #1,002 |
| 2023 | 203 | #1,066 |
| 2022 | 178 | #1,156 |
| 2021 | 131 | #1,398 |
| 2020 | 166 | #1,160 |
| 2019 | 167 | #1,164 |
| 2018 | 165 | #1,161 |
| 2017 | 160 | #1,170 |
| 2016 | 187 | #1,055 |
| 2015 | 143 | #1,260 |
| 2014 | 125 | #1,365 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,209 |
| 2012 | 63 | #2,135 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2,378 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,312 |
| 2009 | 32 | #3,406 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,570 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,601 |
| 2006 | 23 | #4,114 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,949 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,870 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,845 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,202 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,916 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,221 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,715 |
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Famous people named Bastian
- Bastian Schweinsteiger Soccer player · b. 1984
- Bastian Oczipka Soccer player · b. 1989
- Bastian Steger Table tennis player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bastian mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Sebastian, from Ancient Greek.
How popular is the name Bastian in 2025?
Bastian ranked #1,021 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 219 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bastian?
2,614 babies have been named Bastian in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bastian most popular?
Bastian peaked in 2024, when 224 newborns received the name.
Is Bastian a boy or girl name?
Bastian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bastian rising or falling?
Bastian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Bastian?
Well-known people named Bastian include Bastian Schweinsteiger (soccer player), Bastian Oczipka (soccer player), Bastian Steger (table tennis player).