Sabastian
Meaningvenerable · English form of Sebastian
- US rank
- #3,450
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #813 in 2001
33 babies were named Sabastian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,186 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sabastian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 51,813 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sabastian, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sabastian would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySabastian first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #813. Today it's #3,450, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSabastian was 4.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,048 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 51,813.
- TrendSabastian has slipped 1,186 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,450. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningSabastian is an English form of Sebastian, which means “venerable”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Sabastian
Sabastian is a boy name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “venerable”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Sabastian for boys from 1917 to 2025, in 57 of those 109 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #813 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,450, with 33 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.8 | 555,556 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,222,222 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 boys |
| 1970s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 256,410 boys |
| 1990s | 36 | 27,840 boys |
| 2000s | 78 | 12,832 boys |
| 2010s | 52 | 19,387 boys |
| 2020s | 27 | 36,652 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Sabastian
What does the name Sabastian mean?
Sabastian means “venerable” in English, as a form of Sebastian.
What is the origin of the name Sabastian?
Sabastian has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Sabastian a boy or girl name?
Sabastian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sabastian?
Sabastian ranked #3,450 for US boys in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 2001 (#813).