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Origin & history of Sebastian1
Greek / Latin roots
Sebastian derives from the Latin Sebastianus meaning person from Sebaste, a city in Asia Minor whose name meant venerable or revered in Greek. Saint Sebastian was a 3rd century Roman soldier martyred for his Christian faith — depicted in Renaissance art as a beautiful young man pierced by arrows. The name carries centuries of artistic and spiritual heritage. It has surged in popularity globally in the 21st century, prized for its musical sound, strong nicknames (Seb, Bastian) and its ability to work equally well across cultures and languages.
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Root name
The root form of Sebastian is
Sebastianos — meaning Venerable, from Sebaste, revered.
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Modern usage
Sebastian remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Sebastian?
2016
peak year
Sebastian has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks in the top fifty (#20), with about 9,508 babies named Sebastian each year. Its all-time peak came in 2016, when it climbed to #23 with 10,308 registrations — the heart of the 2010s. Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 209,783.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
10,308
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #23)
(ranked #23)
9,508
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
95,080
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
209,783
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Sebastian9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
S1
E5
B2
A1
S1
T2
I9
A1
N5
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
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Personality of Sebastian🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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