Name Legacy

Sebastian

Recorded 1881–2025 · United States

Sebastian was most popular in 2016, when 10,325 American babies were given the name — ranking #40 that year. In 2025 it ranked #25, with 8,615 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 218,463 people named Sebastian.

Most popular in2016
Rank that year#40
Births that year10,325
Total since 1880218,463

Sebastian over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sebastian’s peak in 2016. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "from Sebaste"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org