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Bastien

♂ Boy

Pronounced bahs-TYEN /bɑsˈtjɛn/Medium

Meaning: French short form of Sebastien (Sebastian) — from Greek Sebastos, 'venerable, revered' (a man of Sebaste)Medium

In 30 seconds: Venerable and chic: Bastien is the French Sebastian — 'from Sebaste; venerable'. Crisp, stylish, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek, French
MeaningFrench short form of Sebastien (Sebastian) — from Greek Sebastos, 'venerable, revered' (a man of Sebaste)
U.S. rank (2025)#6179 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 301

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bastien is a French short form of Sebastien (Sebastian) — from Greek Sebastos, 'venerable, revered' ('a man of Sebaste'; St Sebastian). A crisp, stylish name across France (Mozart's Bastien und Bastienne).

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, venerable at the root, and stylish.

Did you know? Sebastian means 'from Sebaste; venerable, revered' (Greek Sebastos) — Bastien is its chic French short form (Mozart's opera Bastien und Bastienne).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Bastien — etymology

Variations

SebastienSebastianBastian

Nicknames

Bas

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Sebastien— the full French name
Sebastian— the English form
Bastian— the German short form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bastien mean?

Bastien is the French Sebastian — Greek 'from Sebaste; venerable, revered'.

How do you pronounce Bastien?

It's said bahs-TYEN /bɑsˈtjɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Bastien a boy or girl name?

Bastien is a boy's name.

How popular is Bastien?

Bastien is a rare name in the U.S.

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