Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Sebastian.
National Rank (2025)
#16
All-Time Peak Rank
#13 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
218,055
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Sebastian Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Sebastian
According to SSA data, Sebastian achieved its highest historical rank of #13 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2016 with 10,309 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 10.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 125 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Sebastian scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-10.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,309Births in 2016
Years in Top 100
26yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
125Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:34
1890s:43
1900s:89
1910s:838
1920s:1,231
1930s:774
1940s:574
1950s:500
1960s:1,113
1970s:1,413
1980s:2,839
1990s:14,599
2000s:53,866
2010s:86,688
2020s:53,454
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesSe-bas-tian
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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