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Popularity of the name Sebastian
According to the Social Security Administration, Sebastian was the 19th most popular baby boy’s name in America in 2020 and 2021, the 18th in 2018 and 2019; 23rd in 2017, 24th in 2016, and 35th in 2015, so this fantastic name has definitely moved up in the popularity charts over the years! In fact, this wonderful name did not break into the top 100 boys’ names until 2000, and has been enjoying a steady increase in popularity ever since!
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History and meaning of the name Sebastian
The name Sebastian is of Greek origin and means “Respected and Revered”. It also means “venerable” and derived from the Latin “Sebastianus, which was used for a man from the area of Sebaste, a town named in honor of the Emperor Augustus.
The meaning of the name “Sebastian” is consistent across several languages, countries and cultures, and LindseyBoo Creations strives for accuracy in researching the origins and meanings of names. If you have a special meaning for your Sebastian, however, please let us know and we will custom-write it for you (at no additional charge)!
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Famous People named Sebastian
A famous person named was Sebastian was Saint Sebastian, who was a 3rd Century Roman soldier martyred during the persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian. Another famous Sebastian is our favorite little crab from Disney’s 1989 movie, The Little Mermaid, whose full name was the “venerable” Horatio Thelonious Ignacious Crutaceus Sebastian!
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Your Sebastian
Does your Sebastian embody the traits of respect and reverence? I’m sure he does! I really enjoy hearing how the names of our loved ones really do reflect their names’ meanings.
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Frequently asked questions about the name Sebastian (FAQ)
Is Sebastian a rare name?
How common is the name Sebastian for a baby born in 2021? Sebastian was the 19th most popular boy’s name and 8,406th most popular girl’s name. In 2021, there were 8,867 baby boys and only 12 baby girls named Sebastian. 1 out of every 210 baby boys and 1 out of every 148,291 baby girls born in 2021 were named Sebastian.
What name is short for Sebastian?
There are only a couple of nicknames for Sebastian, but they make the name even more likeable: Seb, Sebby/Sebbie,Baz, and Bastian.
How popular is the name Sebastian?
According to Social Security Administration data, Sebastian has been consistently popular over the last two decades and finally broke into the top 20 baby names recently in 2018. It has been in the top 50 names since 2013, and top 100 names since 2000.
What name goes with Sebastian?
Here are just a few:
Sebastian Andrew
Sebastian Anthony
Sebastian Arthur
Sebastian August
Sebastian Bennett
Sebastian Blake
Sebastian Bryce
Sebastian Cade
Where is the name Sebastian most popular?
Sebastian is high on the lists in countries as widespread as Austria, Denmark, Romania, Australia and Chile. Some more down-to-earth nicknames for the relatively elaborate Sebastian not often heard in this country are Seb, Baz and Bas.
Is Sebastian an English name?
The name Sebastian is primarily a male name of Greek origin that means venerable. The name Sebastian is derived from the Latin Sebastianus, which was used for a man from the area of Sebaste. Sebaste was a common place name in ancient Greece, being the equivalent (feminine) of the Latin Augusta.
Where did the name Sebastian originate?
The name Sebastian has a long history, beginning in third-century Rome. The name means “venerable” or “revered” and comes from the Latin name Sebastianus, which means “from Sebaste.” (Sebaste was a city that is now Sivas, Turkey.)
Is Sebastian in the Bible?
(AD 288) was an early Christian saint and martyr. According to traditional belief, he was killed during the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians. He was initially tied to a post or tree and shot with arrows, though this did not kill him.
What does Sebastian mean in the Bible?
From sebastos, meaning “venerable”, and the Greek translation of the Latin Augusta, the name given to all Roman emperors. Pronounced: SE BAS Tee un. Gender: Boy. Religion: Christian.
Is Sebastian a cool name?
Sebastian is a refined choice among today’s boy names, standing out with his posh feel and substantial size. Male monikers are typically shorter in length and syllables, though Sebastian dares to be different like Maximilian, Benjamin, and Christopher.
Is Sebastian a common name?
According to Social Security Administration data, Sebastian has been consistently popular over the last two decades and finally broke into the top 20 baby names recently in 2018. It has been in the top 50 names since 2013, and top 100 names since 2000.
When was the name Sebastian popular?
In the United States during the early 1900s, Sebastian was a fairly popular name. It became less popular during the 1950s, being only somewhat popular for most of the decade. It then became fairly popular all the way up to the late 1980s. From about 1987 to 1999, Sebastian was very popular.
Is Sebastian a good baby name?
By 2010, Sebastian was ranked number 68, and climbed to spot 19 by 2021. Sebastian has been one of the top 50 baby names for boys since 2013.
If you enjoy reading about the popularity and meanings of names, check out my in-depth article “What’s in a Name?”
What’s in a name?
Here is a short excerpt:
“We believe all children are gifts to our world, and their beautiful, deeply thought-out names deserve to be memorialized in poetry, meant to not only capture the wonderful feelings the gift giver has for the recipient, but also the wonderful characteristics and attributes of the recipient.“
As King Solomon aptly stated, “A good name is rather to be chosen than riches.”