Sabastian
Every Sabastian since 1917 — 3,671 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sabastian
Sabastian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,497 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1917, 3,671 American babies have been named Sabastian. Its peak came in 2001, when 205 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sabastian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sabastian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,497 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3,772 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2,795 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2,709 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,189 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,286 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1,864 |
| 2018 | 79 | #1,897 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1,912 |
| 2016 | 81 | #1,857 |
| 2015 | 94 | #1,675 |
| 2014 | 93 | #1,666 |
| 2013 | 99 | #1,577 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1,487 |
| 2011 | 124 | #1,362 |
| 2010 | 136 | #1,281 |
| 2009 | 138 | #1,277 |
| 2008 | 146 | #1,208 |
| 2007 | 142 | #1,242 |
| 2006 | 146 | #1,160 |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,127 |
| 2004 | 125 | #1,223 |
| 2003 | 173 | #951 |
| 2002 | 168 | #957 |
| 2001 | 205 | #816 |
| 2000 | 163 | #937 |
| 1995 | 61 | #1,558 |
| 1990 | 26 | #2,610 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,629 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,095 |
| 1975 | 8 | #4,239 |
| 1970 | 14 | #2,609 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sabastian in 2025?
Sabastian ranked #3,497 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sabastian?
3,671 babies have been named Sabastian in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sabastian most popular?
Sabastian peaked in 2001, when 205 newborns received the name.
Is Sabastian a boy or girl name?
Sabastian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sabastian rising or falling?
Sabastian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.