Sebastian Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationse-BAS-tyan / /səˈbæstʃən/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'venerable'; Greek: 'from Sebastia'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sebastian has roots in the Latin name 'Sebastianus', which means 'from Sebastia', a city in ancient Asia Minor. It became popular in the Christian tradition due to Saint Sebastian, a martyr who was venerated in the early Church. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, maintaining its popularity through the centuries.
Trend Summary
Sebastian has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bastian
- Seb
- Sebby
International Variants
- Sebastián (Spanish)
- Sébastien (French)
- Sebastiaan (Dutch)
- Sebastiano (Italian)
Famous people named Sebastian
Sebastian Bach is a Canadian singer known for being the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Skid Row.
Sebastian Vettel is a German racing driver who has won multiple Formula One World Championships.
Sebastian Stan is a Romanian-American actor recognized for his role as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Sebastian Coe is a British former middle-distance runner and politician, known for his achievements in athletics.
Fictional characters named Sebastian
Sebastian is a character in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', serving as a loyal advisor to King Triton.
Sebastian Flyte is a character in Evelyn Waugh's novel 'Brideshead Revisited', known for his complex personality and relationships.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sebastian was first seen in the United States in 1881. Sebastian has ranked as high as #34 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Sebastian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sebastian (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 1,788 | |
TX | 1,564 | |
FL | 629 | |
NY | 391 | |
IL | 336 | |
AZ | 311 | |
NC | 261 | |
GA | 188 | |
PA | 172 | |
WA | 152 | |
VA | 147 | |
OH | 139 | |
IN | 137 | |
MI | 129 | |
NV | 122 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 10 |
1885 | 5 |
1886 | 7 |
1889 | 6 |
1892 | 11 |
1894 | 5 |
1895 | 8 |
1896 | 5 |
1898 | 8 |
1899 | 6 |
1901 | 8 |
1902 | 5 |
1903 | 11 |
1904 | 9 |
1905 | 10 |
1906 | 5 |
1907 | 12 |
1908 | 15 |
1909 | 14 |
1910 | 14 |
1911 | 20 |
1912 | 51 |
1913 | 63 |
1914 | 82 |
1915 | 112 |
1916 | 134 |
1917 | 122 |
1918 | 114 |
1919 | 126 |
1920 | 139 |
1921 | 130 |
1922 | 127 |
1923 | 130 |
1924 | 137 |
1925 | 108 |
1926 | 131 |
1927 | 104 |
1928 | 128 |
1929 | 97 |
1930 | 113 |
1931 | 94 |
1932 | 87 |
1933 | 75 |
1934 | 81 |
1935 | 79 |
1936 | 65 |
1937 | 62 |
1938 | 65 |
1939 | 53 |
1940 | 51 |
1941 | 60 |
1942 | 77 |
1943 | 60 |
1944 | 47 |
1945 | 47 |
1946 | 55 |
1947 | 56 |
1948 | 70 |
1949 | 51 |
1950 | 42 |
1951 | 44 |
1952 | 51 |
1953 | 52 |
1954 | 47 |
1955 | 56 |
1956 | 42 |
1957 | 50 |
1958 | 63 |
1959 | 53 |
1960 | 70 |
1961 | 105 |
1962 | 151 |
1963 | 109 |
1964 | 130 |
1965 | 104 |
1966 | 99 |
1967 | 115 |
1968 | 116 |
1969 | 117 |
1970 | 165 |
1971 | 188 |
1972 | 155 |
1973 | 130 |
1974 | 125 |
1975 | 127 |
1976 | 124 |
1977 | 120 |
1978 | 143 |
1979 | 137 |
1980 | 168 |
1981 | 176 |
1982 | 220 |
1983 | 192 |
1984 | 242 |
1985 | 289 |
1986 | 281 |
1987 | 354 |
1988 | 396 |
1989 | 522 |
1990 | 790 |
1991 | 1,033 |
1992 | 1,295 |
1993 | 1,307 |
1994 | 1,305 |
1995 | 1,435 |
1996 | 1,590 |
1997 | 1,768 |
1998 | 1,697 |
1999 | 2,378 |
2000 | 5,029 |
2001 | 4,979 |
2002 | 5,137 |
2003 | 4,649 |
2004 | 4,521 |
2005 | 4,956 |
2006 | 6,287 |
2007 | 6,274 |
2008 | 6,041 |
2009 | 5,992 |
2010 | 6,365 |
2011 | 6,551 |
2012 | 6,743 |
2013 | 7,552 |
2014 | 9,313 |
2015 | 9,628 |
2016 | 10,308 |
2017 | 10,197 |
2018 | 10,135 |
2019 | 9,881 |
2020 | 9,021 |
2021 | 8,930 |
2022 | 9,393 |
2023 | 8,890 |
2024 | 8,562 |