Sevastian Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationseh-VAH-stee-an / sɛˈvæstɪənLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'venerable'; Greek: 'from Sebaste'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sevastian is derived from the Latin name Sebastianus, which means 'from Sebaste'. The name Sebaste itself comes from the Greek word 'sebastos', meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Sebastian, a martyr in early Christianity. It has seen various adaptations and spellings across different languages and regions.
Trend Summary
Sevastian has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sebastian
- Sebastiano
International Variants
- Sebastián (Spanish)
- Sébastien (French)
- Sebastiaan (Dutch)
- Sebastiano (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sevastian was first seen in the United States in 1988. Sevastian has ranked as high as #1365 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Sevastian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sevastian (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 22 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |