Sebastian
Greek boy's name meaning “venerable; from Sebaste”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- venerable; from Sebaste
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 9
- US rank (2023)
- #13
- Born in 2023
- 8,890
Meaning & origin
Sebastian comes via Latin Sebastianus from the Greek sebastos, 'venerable' or 'august', and the ancient city of Sebaste. Saint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Sebastian ranked #13 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 8,890 US boys were given the name Sebastian.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #13 in 2023
“Unranked” means Sebastian was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Seb, Bash
Sebastian: frequently asked questions
What does the name Sebastian mean?
Sebastian is a Greek name meaning "venerable; from Sebaste". Sebastian comes via Latin Sebastianus from the Greek sebastos, 'venerable' or 'august', and the ancient city of Sebaste. Saint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr.
Where does the name Sebastian come from?
Sebastian is of Greek origin. Sebastian comes via Latin Sebastianus from the Greek sebastos, 'venerable' or 'august', and the ancient city of Sebaste. Saint Sebastian was an early Christian martyr.
Is Sebastian a boy or a girl name?
Sebastian is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Sebastian?
In 2023, 8,890 US boys were given the name Sebastian.
Is Sebastian a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Sebastian ranked #13 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Sebastian?
Common nicknames for Sebastian include Seb, Bash.