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Sebastian

female

Meaning

"From Sebaste"

From Greek Sebastianos meaning a person from Sebaste, it spread widely through the cult of Saint Sebastian.

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Popularity History of Sebastian

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6338Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#6338

Sebastian was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+1240

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Sebastian Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sebastian

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Famous Sebastians

  • J
    Johann Sebastian Bach
    German composer of the Baroque period, widely considered one of the greatest composers in history
  • S
    Sebastian Vettel
    German racing driver and four-time Formula One World Champion

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Latin
Syllables3
Length9 letters

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