Bastien Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBAS-tyen / /bɑːs.tjɛ̃/French; Greek
Meaning
from the Greek 'Sebastianus' meaning 'venerable'; also a diminutive of 'Bastien' in French
Historical & Cultural Background
Bastien is a French diminutive of Sébastien, which has Greek roots. The name Sébastien was popularized by Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr, which contributed to its use across various cultures. In France, Bastien has become a standalone name, reflecting a trend towards shorter, more informal names.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Bastien
- Bastiaan
International Variants
- Bastiaan (Dutch)
- Sebastien (French)
- Sebastiano (Italian)
Famous people named Bastien
Bastien Vivès — French comic book artist.
Bastien Lachaud — French politician.
Fictional characters named Bastien
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bastien was first seen in the United States in 1998. Bastien has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Bastien has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bastien (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 19 |