Is Sebastien a boy's or girl's name?

Sebastien is primarily a boy's name.

When was Sebastien most popular?

Sebastien reached its peak popularity in 2007 with 178 births that year. It is currently ranked #1842 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Sebastien?

Sebastien is currently ranked #1842 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 4,001 babies since 1971.

Sebastien

An uncommon French pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameFrenchRising fast

#1842▼ 119in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Sebastien is a boy's baby name of French origin, the French form of Sebastian, from the Latin Sebastianus meaning 'from Sebastia' — an ancient city in Asia Minor (modern Turkey), from the Greek sebastos meaning 'venerable' or 'revered.' Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier martyred under Emperor Diocletian, is one of the most depicted figures in Renaissance art.

About 4,001 U.S. births are recorded for this French spelling. Sebastien carries an unmistakable French elegance while honoring the ancient martyr's legacy.

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Popularity Over Time

Sebastien was #1051 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1842, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sebastien
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	445	#1849	▼
2010s	1,220	#1423	▼
2000s	1,526	#1089	▲
1990s	577	#1697	▲
1980s	168	#3280	▲
1970s	65	#4405	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 1971–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sebastien
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	88	#1842	-9 (-9.3%)
2023	97	#1723	-11 (-10.2%)
2022	108	#1622	+15 (16.1%)
2021	93	#1744	+34 (57.6%)
2020	59	#2316	-28 (-32.2%)
2019	87	#1784	-20 (-18.7%)
2018	107	#1574	+4 (3.9%)
2017	103	#1578	-15 (-12.7%)
2016	118	#1463	-11 (-8.5%)
2015	129	#1357	-5 (-3.7%)
2014	134	#1316	-21 (-13.5%)
2013	155	#1165	+39 (33.6%)
2012	116	#1436	-22 (-15.9%)
2011	138	#1256	+5 (3.8%)
2010	133	#1296	-9 (-6.3%)
2009	142	#1254	-32 (-18.4%)
2008	174	#1080	-4 (-2.2%)
2007	178	#1058	+7 (4.1%)
2006	171	#1051	+15 (9.6%)
2005	156	#1067	+2 (1.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1971–2024) · Methodology