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Sebastian

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Pronounced sə-BAS-chən /səˈbæs.tʃən/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (a city; Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered, august'); overwhelmingly a boy's name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Venerable; from Sebaste: Sebastian is Greek/Latin 'venerable'. Classic and warm. Overwhelmingly a boy's name; here for girls.
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Origin LowGreek, Latin
MeaningFrom the Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' (a city; Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered, august'); overwhelmingly a boy's name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#6338 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, 'from Sebaste' — a city whose name derives from Greek sebastos, 'venerable, revered, august'. St Sebastian was an early Christian martyr. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name, used here for girls (slug distinguished, which we flag honestly; nicknames Seb, Bash).

It registers very thinly for girls in the U.S. Rare for girls, venerable-and-from-Sebaste at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sebastian means 'from Sebaste; venerable, revered, august' (Greek sebastos) — overwhelmingly a boy's name, used here for girls (we flag the strong lean; said 'sə-BAS-chən').
Overall data confidence 45%
Behind the Name — Sebastian — lean noted

Variations

SebastianaSebastianne

Nicknames

Seb

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sebastian mean?

Sebastian is Greek/Latin 'from Sebaste; venerable, revered'. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Sebastian?

It's said sə-BAS-chən /səˈbæs.tʃən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sebastian a boy or girl name?

Sebastian is overwhelmingly a boy's name; this page covers its rare use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sebastian?

Sebastian is very rare as a girl's name in the U.S.

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