Sebastian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Venerable and revered, a name that sounds like a Renaissance painting come to life.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 4
- Current rank
- #21
- Peak
- #18 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sebastian Means
Sebastian is a boy name of Greek origin. Venerable and revered, a name that sounds like a Renaissance painting come to life.
How Popular Sebastian Is
Sebastian currently ranks #21 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #18 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Sebastian
- Sebastian is hugely popular across Latin America.
- The Little Mermaid's crab sidekick made this name beloved by a generation.
- Saint Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes.
Names Like Sebastian
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sebastian
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sebastian.
Questions About Sebastian
What does Sebastian mean?
Sebastian is a boy name of Greek origin. Venerable and revered, a name that sounds like a Renaissance painting come to life.
How popular is Sebastian?
Sebastian currently ranks #21 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #18 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Sebastian come from?
Sebastian comes from Greek roots. Sebastian is hugely popular across Latin America.
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