Sebastian
Sebastian: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈbæst͡ʃən/ · /sɪˈbæsti.ən/
Meaning and origin of Sebastian
- A male given name from Latin or Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Latin Sebastiānus, name of an early Christian saint, from ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor (modern Sivas, Turkey), from Ancient Greek Σεβαστός (Sebastós, “august, venerable, exalted”), itself a translation of the Roman title Augustus.
How popular is Sebastian?
Since 1880, 408 girls and 218,055 boys in the U.S. have been named Sebastian (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5186 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #13 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #16 for boys, with 8,615 babies given the name.
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Sebastian FAQ
What does the name Sebastian mean?
A male given name from Latin or Ancient Greek. From Latin Sebastiānus, name of an early Christian saint, from ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor (modern Sivas, Turkey), from Ancient Greek Σεβαστός (Sebastós, “august, venerable, exalted”), itself a translation of the Roman title Augustus.
What is the origin of the name Sebastian?
Sebastian is listed as a name of Latin or Ancient Greek origin.
How popular is the name Sebastian?
Since 1880, 408 girls and 218,055 boys in the U.S. have been named Sebastian (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5186 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #13 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #16 for boys, with 8,615 babies given the name.
Is Sebastian a boy or girl name?
Sebastian is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 408 girls and 218,055 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.