Bastian

Bastian is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 224 boys in the United States.

Bastian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bastian

Bastian belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bastian first appears in Social Security records in 1991. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1001 in 2024, and in 2024 224 babies received the name — 2,393 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bastian in US records

First recorded (US)
1991
Best US rank
#1001 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Bastian in 2024
224
Total since 1880
2,393

Bastian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1782 in 2022
Babies named Bastian in 2025
9
Total since 1996
137

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bastian mean?

The meaning of Bastian is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bastian a boy or girl name?

Bastian is a boy name. In 2024, 224 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bastian?

Bastian comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bastian?

Bastian first appears in US records in 1991. Its best-ever ranking was #1001 in 2024, and 224 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].