Sebastian
Peaked at #13 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Sebastian has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Sebastian — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#5184
in 2004
Current rank
#6338
in 2024
Years tracked
36
1980–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1980, Sebastian reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #5184 nationally with 25 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10822 (2014) to #6338 (2024) — a 41% improvement.
As of 2024, Sebastian ranks #6338 nationally for girls, with 19 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,338 | 19 |
| 2023 | #7,578 | 15 |
| 2022 | #17,357 | 5 |
| 2021 | #8,888 | 12 |
| 2020 | #13,238 | 7 |
| 2019 | #8,074 | 14 |
| 2018 | #9,712 | 11 |
| 2017 | #8,712 | 13 |
Sebastian — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#13
in 2022
Current rank
#14
in 2024
Years tracked
135
1881–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1881, Sebastian reached its peak popularity for boys in 2022, ranking #13 nationally with 9,393 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #34 (2014) to #14 (2024) — a 59% improvement.
As of 2024, Sebastian ranks #14 nationally for boys, with 8,562 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14 | 8,562 |
| 2023 | #13 | 8,890 |
| 2022 | #13 | 9,393 |
| 2021 | #19 | 8,930 |
| 2020 | #19 | 9,021 |
| 2019 | #18 | 9,881 |
| 2018 | #18 | 10,135 |
| 2017 | #23 | 10,197 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sebastian most popular?
Sebastian was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #13 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sebastian becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sebastian?
At least 209,783 babies have been recorded with the name Sebastian in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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