From Latin 'Sebastianus' meaning revered or venerable, historically borne by Saint Sebastian.
Nicknames
seb
Vibe
elegantbold
How it ages.
Sebastian has experienced substantial growth globally, now top-30 in most English-speaking nations.
The cultural moment.
North America and Britain experienced Sebastian rising from moderate to top-20 starting 2000, sustained growth through 2024, particularly popular in Germanic and Spanish-speaking regions. Currently ranks #14 in the US and #42 in the UK.