Sebastian
boy name#16 in 2025Sebastian entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #13 in 2022, ranks #16 today — a fast riser climbing the charts.
Popularity 1881–2025
#16
rank today
#13
peak (2022)
8,605
babies in 2025
rising
a fast riser climbing the charts
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #793 |
| 1890s | #891 |
| 1900s | #853 |
| 1910s | #581 |
| 1920s | #561 |
| 1930s | #698 |
| 1940s | #877 |
| 1950s | #1053 |
| 1960s | #730 |
| 1970s | #701 |
| 1980s | #543 |
| 1990s | #220 |
| 2000s | #81 |
| 2010s | #40 |
| 2020s | #16 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sebastian has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 212,000 people named Sebastian are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sebastian is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sebastian in 2025?
- Sebastian ranks #16 among US boy names in 2025, with 8,605 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sebastian most popular?
- Sebastian peaked in 2022, reaching #13 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sebastian with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 8 classrooms will have a Sebastian.
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