Bastian

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Bastian

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Bastian is a shortened form of the name Sebastian, which comes from a Greek name meaning “Man from Sebasta,” when Sebasta was a place derived from Augustus, meaning “Revered.”

History:
St. Sebastian was a popular saint during the Middle Ages, especially in Spain, France, and Germany. His name was often bestowed upon children, often in the shortened form of Bastian, (or Bastien, or Bestian).
Please see Sebastian for more information.

Pronunciation: baast-ee-ann.

Alternates: Bestian, Bastean.
French: Bastien.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Bastian

Popularity of Bastian:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

Popularity of Bastien:
Popularity (for newborns):
In France...
1900-1970: N/A
1977: 188th most popular.
1980: 122nd most popular.
1990: 46th most popular.
2000: 35th most popular.