Man from Sebastia; venerable or revered
Bastian originated as a shortened form of Sebastian. It is derived from the Greek name Sebastianos, referring to a person from the city of Sebastia, which itself comes from the Greek word 'sebastos' meaning 'venerable'.
Less common today
Bastian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,003 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and young reader of the magical book · The Neverending Story
German professional footballer and World Cup winner
Swiss singer-songwriter and performer
