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Bastian

male

Meaning

"From Sebaste"

Bastian is a shortened form of Sebastian, historically tied to the Greek place-name Sebaste and widespread Christian saint veneration.

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Popularity History of Bastian

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1001Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1001

Bastian was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+65

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Bastian Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Bastian.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Bastian

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, German
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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