Sebastiano Boy

Popularity: #923 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: seh-bah-STYAH-noh //se.basˈtja.no//

Origin: Italian; Greek

Meaning: Italian: revered; Greek: venerable

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sebastiano is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Sebastianus, which itself comes from the Greek name Sebastianos. The Greek term is rooted in the word sebastos, meaning "venerable" or "revered," which is a translation of the Latin word Augustus, a title used by Roman emperors.

The name entered the English language through the Latin and Greek forms, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names gained popularity in Europe. Historically, the name is most notably associated with Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr who is believed to have died around the year 288 AD.

His story is recounted in various hagiographies, and he became a popular figure in Christian art and literature, symbolizing faith and endurance in the face of persecution. The veneration of Saint Sebastian contributed to the name's spread throughout Christian Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages, when many saints' names were adopted by the faithful.

Culturally, Sebastiano has been embraced in various artistic contexts, notably in the works of Renaissance painters such as Andrea Mantegna and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, who depicted scenes from the life of Saint Sebastian. The name has also been associated with nobility and leadership, as seen in historical figures such as Sebastiano Venier, a Doge of Venice in the 16th century, who played a significant role in the naval victory at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its continued use in various forms across different cultures, including the diminutive form Bastian, which has its own historical significance.

Famous people named Sebastiano

In this section, you will find notable people named Sebastiano. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sebastiano who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sebastiano who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Sebastiano Serlio is an architect and theorist best known for his work on architectural treatises and the introduction of perspective in architecture.

Sebastiano del Piombo is a painter best known for his works such as The Raising of Lazarus and his collaborations with Michelangelo.

Sebastiano Vassalli is an author best known for his novels such as The Last of the Giants and The Night of the Hunter.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sebastiano, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sebastiano. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sebastiano was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Sebastiano has ranked as high as #7920 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Sebastiano has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sebastiano is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sebastiano was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sebastiano.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 15 15
2024 18 18
2023 13 13
2022 13 13
2021 10 10
2020 12 12
2019 10 10
2018 16 16
2017 20 20
2016 16 16
2015 19 19
2014 18 18
2013 19 19
2012 9 9
2011 19 19
2010 18 18
2009 21 21
2008 21 21
2007 7 7
2006 30 30
2005 15 15
2004 20 20
2003 16 16
2002 21 21
2001 23 23
2000 14 14
1999 11 11
1998 12 12
1997 14 14
1996 11 11
1994 8 8
1993 7 7
1992 5 5
1991 15 15
1990 13 13
1989 7 7
1987 5 5
1986 12 12
1984 6 6
1983 8 8
1982 5 5
1981 8 8
1980 18 18
1979 10 10
1978 9 9
1977 5 5
1976 13 13
1975 9 9
1974 9 9
1973 8 8
1972 10 10
1971 7 7
1970 10 10
1969 10 10
1968 7 7
1967 6 6
1966 5 5
1965 9 9
1964 15 15
1962 7 7
1961 6 6
1958 6 6
1941 5 5
1933 6 6
1932 6 6
1931 8 8
1930 9 9
1929 7 7
1928 9 9
1927 18 18
1926 15 15
1925 9 9
1924 8 8
1923 11 11
1922 14 14
1921 14 14
1920 12 12
1919 14 14
1918 9 9
1917 14 14
1916 15 15
1915 12 12
1914 13 13
1913 9 9
1912 9 9

Top States for Sebastiano (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
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