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Sebastian
“Venerable or revered” — Greek
About Sebastian
Flowing and deeply romantic, Sebastian is a striking boy's name of Greek origin meaning 'venerable or revered'. It carries a dashing, literary sophistication that has captivated modern parents around the globe. This multi-syllabic marvel feels distinctly elegant while offering playful, spunky nicknames like Seb or Bash.
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Popularity in the U.S.
Sebastian ranks #14 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 8,562 births..
Sebastian popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Sebastian had 8,562 births in 2024.
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| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9,624 | #35 |
| 2016 | 10,289 | #24 |
| 2017 | 10,190 | #23 |
| 2018 | 10,115 | #18 |
| 2019 | 9,849 | #18 |
| 2020 | 8,927 | #19 |
| 2021 | 8,930 | #19 |
| 2022 | 9,393 | #13 |
| 2023 | 8,890 | #13 |
| 2024 | 8,562 | #14 |
Middle Name Ideas
- Sebastian James
- Sebastian Alexander
- Sebastian Reid
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sebastian mean?
Sebastian is commonly linked to the meaning Venerable or revered and is associated with Greek roots.
Is Sebastian a popular baby name in the U.S.?
Sebastian ranks #14 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 8,562 births..
What are common nicknames for Sebastian?
Popular nicknames include Seba, Seb, Sebie, Seby, Bastian.