The nameBatiste
Batiste is a form of Baptiste, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Baptiste, it comes from the Greek baptistês, "one who baptises", the byname of John the Baptist.
Origin
Greek, through Baptiste, with a simpler spelling.
History
First found in the late 1970s, Batiste peaked in the late 2000s. It is hardly given today.
Popularity of the name Batiste
Batiste in France
Batiste was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 780 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Batiste. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Batiste in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 41 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Batiste mean?
Like Baptiste, it comes from the Greek baptistês, "one who baptises", the byname of John the Baptist.
What is the origin of the name Batiste?
Greek, through Baptiste, with a simpler spelling.
Is Batiste a girl's or a boy's name?
Batiste is a boy's name.