Sebastien
Every Sebastien since 1971 — 4,057 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sebastien
Sebastien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,473 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 4,057 American babies have been named Sebastien. Its peak came in 2007, when 178 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 Sebastien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sebastien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,473 |
| 2024 | 88 | #1,850 |
| 2023 | 97 | #1,725 |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,622 |
| 2021 | 93 | #1,746 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,317 |
| 2019 | 87 | #1,784 |
| 2018 | 107 | #1,575 |
| 2017 | 103 | #1,578 |
| 2016 | 118 | #1,463 |
| 2015 | 129 | #1,357 |
| 2014 | 134 | #1,316 |
| 2013 | 155 | #1,166 |
| 2012 | 116 | #1,437 |
| 2011 | 138 | #1,256 |
| 2010 | 133 | #1,296 |
| 2009 | 142 | #1,254 |
| 2008 | 174 | #1,080 |
| 2007 | 178 | #1,058 |
| 2006 | 171 | #1,052 |
| 2005 | 156 | #1,067 |
| 2004 | 154 | #1,052 |
| 2003 | 150 | #1,044 |
| 2002 | 142 | #1,071 |
| 2001 | 145 | #1,023 |
| 2000 | 114 | #1,194 |
| 1995 | 56 | #1,643 |
| 1990 | 46 | #1,752 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,568 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,806 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,895 |
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Famous people named Sebastien
- Sebastien De Maio Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sebastien in 2025?
Sebastien ranked #2,473 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sebastien?
4,057 babies have been named Sebastien in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sebastien most popular?
Sebastien peaked in 2007, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Sebastien a boy or girl name?
Sebastien is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sebastien rising or falling?
Sebastien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sebastien?
Well-known people named Sebastien include Sebastien De Maio (soccer player).