How Popular (or Rare) was Sebastian in 1996?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#195
1996 Rank
1,590
1996 Births
#13
Best Rank (2022)
10,308
Peak Year (2016)
201,372
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,191
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Sebastian Story

Sebastian is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #195 in 1996 with 1,590 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 10,308 births ranking #23. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 1,191 boys born was named Sebastian. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Greek and Latin  |  Meaning: from Sebaste; venerable or revered by later association

Sebastian is a grand classic with elegant international appeal. Its oldest meaning points to someone from Sebaste, though later associations often emphasise honour and reverence.

The name spread widely through Christian Europe, especially through Saint Sebastian, and has remained a favourite for centuries. Its rhythm and formality help it feel luxurious without being obscure.

Did you know?Sebastian is one of the classics whose saintly associations became as influential as its original place-based meaning.
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