Sebastian
Sebastian is a name of Greek and Latin origin, derived from 'Sebastos' meaning 'venerable' or 'revered.' It was popularized by Saint Sebastian, a 3rd-century Christian martyr, and has long been associated with strength and dignity throughout European history.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 8,574. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 6,551
- 2012: 6,744
- 2013: 7,553
- 2014: 9,315
- 2015: 9,632
- 2016: 10,309
- 2017: 10,197
- 2018: 10,137
- 2019: 9,884
- 2020: 9,029
- 2021: 8,932
- 2022: 9,403
- 2023: 8,892
- 2024: 8,593
- 2025: 8,605
- 2026 (projected): 8,574
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages, making it internationally friendly
- •Has a literary and artistic quality, featured in classic literature and Shakespeare
- •Strong nickname options allow for both formal and casual settings
- •The name maintains elegance without being overly formal
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Sebastian Bach
Rock singer and actor
Sebastian Stan
Actor known for Marvel films
Sebastian Vettel
Four-time Formula One World Champion
Sebastian Junger
Journalist and author
Statistics
218,055
Total births since 1880
2016
Peak year
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