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How Rare Is the Name Sebastian?
Sebastian is a romantic classic that travels well across languages. It ranks 376th of all time in U.S. records, with about 1 in 1,773 people sharing it, which puts it in the Common tier. It was most popular in the 2010s. Here is the full picture, decade by decade, plus a card you can save and share.
- Rarity
- 1 in 1,773
- Tier
- Common
- U.S. rank
- 376th
- Share of people
- 0.0564%
- People named
- 209,783
- Most popular
- the 2010s
Based on U.S. births recorded by the Social Security Administration, 1880 to 2024. Figures describe recorded names, not people alive today.
About the name Sebastian
Sebastian comes from the Greek Sebastos by way of the Latin Sebastianus, tied to a city name that meant 'venerable.' Saint Sebastian gave it early staying power, and it now reads as a polished pick in English, Spanish, and beyond.
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Frequently asked questions
- How rare is the name Sebastian?
- Sebastian is in the Common tier. About 1 in 1,773 people share it, which is 0.0564% of all recorded U.S. names, and it ranks 376th of all time. In total 209,783 Americans have been given the name since 1880.
- Is Sebastian a rare name?
- No. Sebastian is a well-known name rather than a rare one. It is in the Common tier, ranked 376th of all time, with about 1 in 1,773 people sharing it.
- How common is the name Sebastian?
- About 1 in 1,773 people in U.S. records share the name Sebastian, which is 0.0564% of all recorded names and 376th of all time. That places it in the Common tier.
- Is Sebastian a boy or girl name?
- In the records, Sebastian is given almost entirely to boys. Of 209,783 people with the name, 398 were girls and 209,385 were boys.
- When was the name Sebastian most popular?
- Sebastian peaked in the 2010s. The bars on the card show its popularity for every decade from 1880 to 2024.