Total births
301
Boys' name · since 1998
Bastien
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 301 babies named Bastien, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5179
- among boys today
- 301
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Bastien currently ranks #5179 among boys' names in America, with 301 babies recorded since 1998.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bastien has been recorded 301 times among boys since 1998, currently ranked #5179 nationally and more common than 64% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- #5179 among boys today
- 301 born since 1998
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Bastien is currently the #5179 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 301 born since 1998, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5179
- among boys today
- 301
- born since 1998
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Bastien vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5179
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Bastien was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
26 babies were named Bastien in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Bastien compares
301 46th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bastien's all-time total is 18% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bastien | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 301 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bastien's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bastien's SSA record in two at 2013 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bastien at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#5,179
Active since
1998
Bastien popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Bastien by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bastien's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Bastien births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
59 births
- 2010s
2010s
138 births
- 2020s
2020s
99 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 138 births (46% of all-time use).
Bastien by state
Where Bastien concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 2.0% |
California share of Bastien's total US births 2.0%
6 of 301 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bastien? ▼
301 babies have been named Bastien since 1998. It currently ranks #5179 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 26 births.
When was Bastien most popular? ▼
Bastien was most popular in the 2010s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Bastien most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bastien are California (6 births).
How long has the name Bastien been used? ▼
Bastien has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 28 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Bastien? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Basil, Bastian, Basilio, Bashir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bastien's data
- Bastien's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (138 total births) through the 2020s (99) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Bastiens (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bastien
Nearby Names Like Bastien
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bastien
Basil Boy
#2013 13,172 births
Bastian Boy
#1003 2,614 births
Basilio Boy
#5920 1,809 births
Bashir Boy
#4768 1,035 births
Bascom Boy
731 births
Compare Bastien side by side: Bastien vs Basil Bastien vs Bastian Bastien vs Basilio
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bastien
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1998–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bastien: #5179 Boys' Name - 301 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bastien. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bastien draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.