boys' name · peaked 2008

Sevastian

Every Sevastian since 1988 — 539 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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Rank 2025
#9,571
among boys
Babies in 2025
8
named Sevastian
Peak year
2008
35 babies
All-time total
539
since 1988

The story of Sevastian

Sevastian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,571 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1988, 539 American babies have been named Sevastian. Its peak came in 2008, when 35 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 Sevastian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Sevastian year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 8 #9,571
2024 9 #8,869
2023 10 #8,165
2022 14 #6,419
2021 9 #8,723
2020 11 #7,415
2019 13 #6,716
2018 7 #10,563
2017 11 #7,463
2016 14 #6,294
2015 20 #4,864
2014 26 #3,991
2013 25 #4,040
2012 22 #4,510
2011 22 #4,479
2010 28 #3,794
2009 19 #5,070
2008 35 #3,270
2007 27 #3,874
2006 22 #4,343
2005 24 #3,922
2004 16 #5,205
2003 20 #4,252
2002 31 #3,008
2001 29 #3,131
2000 27 #3,211
1995 8 #6,872
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Sevastian in 2025?

Sevastian ranked #9,571 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Sevastian?

539 babies have been named Sevastian in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Sevastian most popular?

Sevastian peaked in 2008, when 35 newborns received the name.

Is Sevastian a boy or girl name?

Sevastian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Sevastian rising or falling?

Sevastian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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