Sebastián
Sebastián first appears in US records in 1881. It peaked in 2016, when 10,309 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 8,605.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sebastián popular?
Rising Sebastián has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 53,454 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 86,688 | |
| 2000s | 53,866 | |
| 1990s | 14,599 | |
| 1980s | 2,839 | |
| 1970s | 1,413 | |
| 1960s | 1,113 | |
| 1950s | 500 | |
| 1940s | 574 | |
| 1930s | 774 | |
| 1920s | 1,231 | |
| 1910s | 838 | |
| 1900s | 89 | |
| 1890s | 43 | |
| 1880s | 34 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sebastián mean?
The Spanish form of Sebastian, from the Latin Sebastianus 'from the city of Sebaste', whose name derives from the Greek sebastos 'venerable, revered' (the Greek equivalent of the imperial title Augustus). Borne by the early Christian martyr Saint Sebastian.
Nicknames for Sebastián
- Seb
- Bash
- Baz
Variants & spellings
- Sebastián
- Sebastiano
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sebastián mean?
Sebastián means venerable, revered. The Spanish form of Sebastian, from the Latin Sebastianus 'from the city of Sebaste', whose name derives from the Greek sebastos 'venerable, revered' (the Greek equivalent of the imperial title Augustus). Borne by the early Christian martyr Saint Sebastian.
What is the origin of the name Sebastián?
Sebastián is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Sebastián?
Sebastián is pronounced “seh-bah-stee-AHN.”
Is Sebastián a boy or a girl name?
Sebastián is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Sebastián a popular name right now?
Sebastián has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Sebastián?
In 2025, Sebastian ranked #16 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sebastián most popular?
Sebastián was most popular in 2016, when about 10,309 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Sebastián?
Common nicknames for Sebastián include Seb, Bash, Baz.
What names are similar to Sebastián?
Names similar to Sebastián include Julian, Theodore, Alexander, Felix.
What names go well with Sebastián?
spanish names that pair well with Sebastián include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.