Bastian
Gender: Boy
Meaning: From Sebastia; venerable; revered
Origin: Latin Sebastianus — from the Greek city of Sebasteia (modern Sivas, Turkey), from sebastos (venerable, august)
Popularity: Ranked #1021 in 2025 with 219 babies born.
History: Bastian surged in the 2010s-2020s. The Neverending Story's Bastian inspired generations. The name carries the magic of childhood reading. Bastian means the power of imagination in American culture.
Similar names: bastien, bastion, balian
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Bastian? About 1 in 15,199 babies born in 2025 were named Bastian, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bastian
What does the name Bastian mean?
Bastian means “From Sebastia; venerable; revered” from Latin Sebastianus — from the Greek city of Sebasteia (modern Sivas, Turkey), from sebastos (venerable, august) roots.
What is the origin of the name Bastian?
Bastian has Latin Sebastianus — from the Greek city of Sebasteia (modern Sivas, Turkey), from sebastos (venerable, august) origin. The traditional meaning is “From Sebastia; venerable; revered”.
How popular is Bastian?
Bastian ranked #1021 in 2025 — given to 219 babies that year.
When was Bastian most popular?
Bastian peaked in 2024 with 224 babies registered that year.
Is Bastian a boy or girl name?
Bastian is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bastians in registered births are male.
Is the name Bastian rising or falling in popularity?
Bastian has risen 144 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1165 in 2020 to #1021 in 2025.
How long has Bastian been recorded?
Bastian appears in birth records across 35 years — from 1991 through 2025.