Bastien
Every Bastien since 1998 — 301 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bastien
Bastien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,179 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 301 American babies have been named Bastien. Its peak came in 2021, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bastien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bastien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,179 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,090 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,269 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6,189 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,027 |
| 2020 | 12 | #6,679 |
| 2019 | 15 | #5,847 |
| 2018 | 23 | #4,375 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,483 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,348 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,715 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,682 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,596 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,226 |
| 2011 | 6 | #10,962 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,732 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,080 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,215 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,010 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,816 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,697 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,092 |
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| 2002 | 7 | #8,548 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6,986 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bastien in 2025?
Bastien ranked #6,179 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bastien?
301 babies have been named Bastien in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bastien most popular?
Bastien peaked in 2021, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Bastien a boy or girl name?
Bastien is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bastien rising or falling?
Bastien is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.