Sebastian

Boys

Best rank #21 (2022) · ranked in 16 years

Sebastian has appeared in the popularity rankings across 16 of the tracked years since 2010.

It climbed from #96 in 2010 to #25 in 2025.

As of the latest count (2025), Sebastian sits at #25.

In 2022, 9,408 babies were given the name Sebastian.

Sebastian was most popular around 2022, making it characteristic of the 2020s generation.

Rank by year

11020201020182025
  1. 2025258,615
  2. 2024238,612
  3. 2023228,907
  4. 2022219,408
  5. 2021298,944
  6. 2020289,036
  7. 2019289,898
  8. 20182910,148
  9. 20173610,210
  10. 20164010,325
  11. 2015509,653
  12. 2014499,325
  13. 2013697,561
  14. 2012956,757
  15. 2011966,562
  16. 2010966,372

Similar names

If Sebastian is on your shortlist, Sophia, Samuel, Sofia are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sebastian a popular name?
Sebastian reached a best rank of #21 in 2022 and has charted in 16 years.
Where does Sebastian rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Sebastian ranks #25.
Is Sebastian a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Sebastian most popular?
Sebastian peaked around 2022.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)