Bastien
Meaningfrom Sebaste · French form of Sebastian
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,011 in 2021
14 babies were named Bastien in the US in 2025. It has climbed 477 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bastien, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bastien would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBastien first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #4,011.
- TrendBastien has climbed 477 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningBastien is a French form of Sebastian, which means “from Sebaste”. Our records link it to French and German roots.
About the name Bastien
Bastien is a boy name of French and German origin meaning “from Sebaste”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ien”. US birth records list Bastien for boys from 1998 to 2025, in 25 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #4,011 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.3 | 769,231 boys |
| 2000s | 2.9 | 340,136 boys |
| 2010s | 7.4 | 135,135 boys |
| 2020s | 9.5 | 104,712 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Bastien
What does the name Bastien mean?
Bastien means “from Sebaste” in French, as a form of Sebastian.
What is the origin of the name Bastien?
Bastien has French, German roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Bastien a boy or girl name?
Bastien is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bastien?
Bastien ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#4,011).