Sebastian
Boy name · French · Greek · Hispanic · Latin · Mexican
Meaningvenerable · Greek
- US rank
- #16
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #13 in 2023
8,605 babies were named Sebastian in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sebastian you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Sebastian
Sebastian Stan
Romanian and American actor (born 1982)
Choose Sebastian and your child shares a first name with Sebastian Stan, a Romanian and American actor. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Sebastian, like who?” Sebastian Stan's Wikipedia article is available in 58 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 198 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sebastian, 8,605 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Sebastian.
- HistorySebastian first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #13.
- Where it's lovedSebastian is the #5 boy name in 2 states, including California, Texas and Texas. It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Greek, Sebastian means “venerable”. Our records link it to French, Greek and Hispanic roots.
- OriginSebastian is the most popular French boy name in the US. That's out of 1,896 French boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Sebastian
Sebastian is a boy name of French, Greek and Hispanic origin meaning “venerable”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Sebastian for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 136 of those 145 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #13 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #16, with 8,605 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek namesHispanic namesLatin namesMexican names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 35 | 28,892 boys |
| 1890s | 36 | 27,405 boys |
| 1900s | 66 | 15,246 boys |
| 1910s | 118 | 8,455 boys |
| 1920s | 112 | 8,947 boys |
| 1930s | 73 | 13,626 boys |
| 1940s | 39 | 25,439 boys |
| 1950s | 25 | 40,420 boys |
| 1960s | 58 | 17,179 boys |
| 1970s | 85 | 11,723 boys |
| 1980s | 152 | 6,576 boys |
| 1990s | 754 | 1,326 boys |
| 2000s | 2,695 | 371 boys |
| 2010s | 4,622 | 216 boys |
| 2020s | 5,158 | 194 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Boy name: Vincent · conquering
Questions about the name Sebastian
What does the name Sebastian mean?
Sebastian means “venerable” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Sebastian?
Sebastian has French, Greek, Hispanic, Latin, Mexican roots in our records. Other French names include Leo, Daniel, Gabriel.
Is Sebastian a boy or girl name?
Sebastian is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Sebastian?
Sebastian ranked #16 for US boys in 2025, given to 8,605 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#13).