Sebastian
How to say it: suh-BAS-chun · /səˈbæstʃən/
From Latin Sebastianus meaning 'from Sebaste,' a city in Asia Minor whose Greek name sebastos meant 'venerable'; borne by the 3rd-century Roman martyr Saint Sebastian. source 1
Sebastian was the 19th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 8,605 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 12% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #29 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #19 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 8,605 |
| Share of births | 1 in 381 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −12% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #29 |
| In France, 2025 | #428 among boys’ names, 50 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Right at its best so far, Sebastian is climbing through the 2020s. At its peak now at #19, a slight slip is expected in the next few years.
What goes with it
With crisp edges and breathy air, it feels strong and travels well with a saintly heritage. Gabriel pairs nicely in the same style.
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Nicknames
- Seb
- Bastian
- Basti
Honouring a Sebastian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sebastian is about 1 in 16.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #428 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #47. Ireland: #128.
Famous people named Sebastian
- Sebastian Vettel (born 1987)German racing driver
- Sebastian Kurz (born 1986)Chancellor of Austria (2017–2019, 2020–2021)
- Sebastian Coe (born 1956)British athlete and politician
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