Sebastian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sebastian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sebastian?
Sebastian is spelled S-E-B-A-S-T-I-A-N. The name has 9 letters.
Sebastian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from the Greek word “sebastos” meaning “venerable” or “revered.”
- Origin
- The name Sebastian is commonly associated with Greek origins and may derive from the adjective “sebastos.”
- Pronunciation
- seb-AS-chuhn · 3 syllables
Sebastian Popularity in 2025
Rank#9,457
Recorded Births10
Rank#16
Recorded Births8,605
- Girls usage fell 3,290 places to #9,457 and recorded 9 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2 places to #16 and recorded 12 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sebastian Mean?
Derived from the Greek word “sebastos” meaning “venerable” or “revered.”
Origin: The name Sebastian is commonly associated with Greek origins and may derive from the adjective “sebastos.”
How Do You Pronounce Sebastian?
Pronunciationseb-AS-chuhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Sebastian?
- History
- Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr during the Roman Empire, is notably linked to the historical use of the name.
Sebastian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 10 | #9,457 |
| 2025 | Boys | 8,605 | #16 |
| 2024 | Girls | 19 | #6,167 |
| 2024 | Boys | 8,593 | #14 |
| 2023 | Girls | 15 | #7,247 |
| 2023 | Boys | 8,892 | #13 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9,403 | #13 |
| 2021 | Girls | 12 | #8,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8,932 | #19 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9,029 | #19 |
| 2019 | Girls | 14 | #7,716 |
| 2019 | Boys | 9,884 | #18 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10,137 | #18 |
| 2017 | Girls | 13 | #8,299 |
| 2017 | Boys | 10,197 | #23 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 10,309 | #23 |
| 2015 | Girls | 21 | #6,036 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9,632 | #35 |
| 2014 | Girls | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9,315 | #34 |
When Was Sebastian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
10,309 recorded births
National rank #23
2017 · Boys
10,197 recorded births
National rank #23
2018 · Boys
10,137 recorded births
National rank #18
2019 · Boys
9,884 recorded births
National rank #18
Where Sebastian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #5 | 1,954 |
| TX | #5 | 1,498 |
| NV | #6 | 106 |
| NM | #6 | 69 |
| AZ | #7 | 277 |
| IL | #10 | 360 |
| FL | #15 | 602 |
| OR | #15 | 103 |