gender neutral
Sebastian
revered, venerable
About Sebastian
Sebastian stands as a masterpiece of nomenclature—refined, substantial, and endlessly elegant. This name commands attention through sheer presence, its four syllables rolling off the tongue with aristocratic grace. Throughout history, Sebastian has adorned princes, scholars, artists, and athletes, demonstrating remarkable versatility across disciplines and eras. The built-in nickname options (Seb, Bash, Bastian) provide flexibility as a child grows, allowing personality to shape how the name is used. Sebastian conveys sophistication without pretension, intelligence without coldness. It photographs beautifully on diplomas, business cards, and book covers, suggesting someone destined for notable achievements. The name's literary and cultural associations enrich its appeal, connecting bearers to a legacy of creativity and courage. Parents seeking a name with gravitas that never feels heavy, with tradition that never feels dated, consistently return to Sebastian.
Popularity of the Name Sebastian
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | #850 | ||||
| 1882 | #642 | ||||
| 1886 | #835 | ||||
| 1889 | #958 | ||||
| 1892 | #679 | ||||
| 1895 | #859 | ||||
| 1898 | #878 | ||||
| 1901 | #844 | ||||
| 1903 | #726 | ||||
| 1904 | #865 | ||||
| 1905 | #830 | ||||
| 1907 | #806 | ||||
| 1908 | #708 | ||||
| 1909 | #800 | ||||
| 1910 | #854 | ||||
| 1911 | #728 | ||||
| 1912 | #567 | ||||
| 1913 | #549 | ||||
| 1914 | #545 | ||||
| 1915 | #527 | ||||
| 1916 | #493 | ||||
| 1917 | #524 | ||||
| 1918 | #570 | ||||
| 1919 | #530 | ||||
| 1920 | #520 | ||||
| 1921 | #548 | ||||
| 1922 | #565 | ||||
| 1923 | #536 | ||||
| 1924 | #543 | ||||
| 1925 | #609 | ||||
| 1926 | #532 | ||||
| 1927 | #616 | ||||
| 1928 | #541 | ||||
| 1929 | #618 | ||||
| 1930 | #568 | ||||
| 1931 | #615 | ||||
| 1932 | #655 | ||||
| 1933 | #693 | ||||
| 1934 | #677 | ||||
| 1935 | #676 | ||||
| 1936 | #753 | ||||
| 1937 | #786 | ||||
| 1938 | #762 | ||||
| 1939 | #844 | ||||
| 1940 | #889 | ||||
| 1941 | #826 | ||||
| 1942 | #736 | ||||
| 1943 | #866 | ||||
| 1944 | #946 | ||||
| 1945 | #951 | ||||
| 1946 | #896 | ||||
| 1947 | #953 | ||||
| 1948 | #819 | ||||
| 1949 | #982 | ||||
| 1958 | #960 | ||||
| 1960 | #914 | ||||
| 1961 | #752 | ||||
| 1962 | #631 | ||||
| 1963 | #744 | ||||
| 1964 | #681 | ||||
| 1965 | #731 | ||||
| 1966 | #744 | ||||
| 1967 | #695 | ||||
| 1968 | #702 | ||||
| 1969 | #725 | ||||
| 1970 | #633 | #275 | |||
| 1971 | #608 | #339 | |||
| 1972 | #638 | #304 | |||
| 1973 | #708 | ||||
| 1974 | #729 | ||||
| 1975 | #739 | ||||
| 1976 | #747 | ||||
| 1977 | #782 | ||||
| 1978 | #703 | ||||
| 1979 | #739 | #378 | |||
| 1980 | #669 | ||||
| 1981 | #643 | ||||
| 1982 | #581 | #375 | |||
| 1983 | #618 | ||||
| 1984 | #555 | #291 | |||
| 1985 | #515 | #221 | |||
| 1986 | #528 | #253 | #314 | ||
| 1987 | #472 | #293 | |||
| 1988 | #455 | #197 | #315 | ||
| 1989 | #411 | #231 | |||
| 1990 | #320 | #171 | |||
| 1991 | #262 | #242 | #259 | #251 | |
| 1992 | #229 | #171 | #295 | #221 | |
| 1993 | #227 | #136 | #251 | #185 | |
| 1994 | #223 | #177 | #190 | ||
| 1995 | #207 | #196 | #331 | #185 | |
| 1996 | #195 | #187 | #176 | ||
| 1997 | #189 | #122 | #155 | #444 | #177 |
| 1998 | #198 | #124 | #121 | #436 | #158 |
| 1999 | #152 | #123 | #143 | #237 | #141 |
| 2000 | #81 | #122 | #120 | #386 | #107 |
| 2001 | #81 | #116 | #161 | #294 | #108 |
| 2002 | #80 | #102 | #80 | #309 | #110 |
| 2003 | #93 | #97 | #97 | #263 | #113 |
| 2004 | #97 | #99 | #102 | #278 | #93 |
| 2005 | #86 | #99 | #94 | #253 | #103 |
| 2006 | #76 | #100 | #67 | #195 | #102 |
| 2007 | #73 | #96 | #68 | #132 | #93 |
| 2008 | #74 | #85 | #73 | #138 | #90 |
| 2009 | #70 | #69 | #75 | #135 | #87 |
| 2010 | #68 | #63 | #89 | #92 | #78 |
| 2011 | #68 | #52 | #82 | #93 | #68 |
| 2012 | #64 | #45 | #90 | #110 | #88 |
| 2013 | #46 | #39 | #58 | #100 | #71 |
| 2014 | #34 | #39 | #60 | #88 | #65 |
| 2015 | #35 | #37 | #67 | #97 | #62 |
| 2016 | #23 | #36 | #61 | #101 | #64 |
| 2017 | #23 | #37 | #74 | #80 | #66 |
| 2018 | #18 | #29 | #52 | #94 | #65 |
| 2019 | #18 | #39 | #72 | #115 | #65 |
| 2020 | #19 | #43 | #83 | #99 | #80 |
| 2021 | #19 | #42 | #64 | #94 | #80 |
| 2022 | #13 | #42 | #75 | #126 | #63 |
| 2023 | #13 | #45 | #55 | #130 | #76 |
| 2024 | #14 | #46 | #51 | #111 | #78 |
| 2025 | #16 | #49 | #79 | #125 | #68 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sebastian
- Sebastián
- Sébastien
- Sebastiano
- Bastian
Names Similar to Sebastian
Nicknames for Sebastian
- Seb
- Sebby
- Bash
- Bass
Famous People Named Sebastian
| Sebastian Vettel | German Formula One driver |
| Sebastian Stan | American actor |
| Sebastian Bach | Canadian musician |
| Sebastian Coe | British Olympic athlete |
| Sebastian Junger | American journalist and author |
| Sebastian Kurz | Austrian politician |
| Sebastian Rode | German footballer |
| Sebastian Lletget | American soccer player |
| Sebastian Kehl | German footballer |
| Sebastian Faulks | British author |
| Sebastian Thrun | German-American computer scientist |
| Sebastian Ingrosso | Swedish DJ and producer |
| Sebastian Deisler | German former footballer |
| Sebastian Barry | Irish playwright and novelist |
| Sebastian Giovinco | Italian footballer |
| Sebastian Professional | Australian hair stylist |
| Sebastian Yatra | Colombian singer-songwriter |
| Sebastian Roché | French actor |
| Sebastian Schipper | German filmmaker |
| Sebastian Maniscalco | American comedian |
Characters Named Sebastian
| Sebastian Michaelis | Black Butler |
| Sebastian Smythe | Glee |
| Sebastian Valmont | Cruel Intentions |
| Sebastian Shaw | X-Men comics |
| Sebastian Moran | Sherlock Holmes stories |
| Sebastian Blood | Arrow |
| Sebastian Morgenstern | The Mortal Instruments |
| Sebastian Castellanos | The Evil Within |
| Sebastian Randal | Reign |
| Sebastian Stark | Shark |
| Sebastian Clarke | The Umbrella Academy |
| Sebastian Cole | Sebastian Cole's Big Score |
| Sebastian Wilder | La La Land |
| Sebastian Haff | Rushmore |
| Sebastian Calabresi | The Sopranos |
| Sebastian Caine | Hollow Man |