The nameBastian
Bastian is a short form of Sebastian, made famous by The NeverEnding Story.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Bastian comes from Sebastian, from the Greek sebastos, "venerable".
Origin
Greek, through German.
History
Bastian is the young hero of Michael Ende's The NeverEnding Story. In the United States it reached its best rank, 1001st, in 2024.
Famous people named Bastian
- Bastian Schweinsteiger, footballer
- Bastian Balthazar Bux, hero of The NeverEnding Story
Popularity of the name Bastian
Bastian in the United States
Bastian was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,153 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Bastian. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Bastian in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 180 births a year.
Bastian in France
Bastian was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,065 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Bastian. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Bastian in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.
Bastian in Austria
Bastian in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Bastian
Names from the same generation as Bastian, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bastian mean?
Bastian comes from Sebastian, from the Greek sebastos, "venerable".
What is the origin of the name Bastian?
Greek, through German.
Is Bastian a girl's or a boy's name?
Bastian is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Bastian?
In 2024, Bastian was the 1002nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 224 births.
What are the variants of the name Bastian?
Variants and related names of Bastian include Sebastian and Sébastien.
What are good sibling names for Bastian?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sybil, Agnes, Margaux and Gaia for a sister, Alistair, Kilian, Caius and Jethro for a brother.
Who are famous people named Bastian?
Bastian Schweinsteiger, footballer; Bastian Balthazar Bux, hero of The NeverEnding Story.