Sebastian is a popular choice in the UK, ranked #45 in 2024. There's a good chance they'll share their name with at least one classmate throughout school.
Origin & Meaning
Greek — Venerable, revered
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UK Rank 2024
#45
US Rank #14
About the Name Sebastian
Sebastian is holding steady in the rankings at #45. It reached its peak of #28 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 23 of the last 29 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
The name carries Greek roots, where it means "Venerable, revered". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Sebastian is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #14, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sebastian
Unlikely. With around 1,116 UK babies named Sebastian per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sebastian in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sebastian has held a stable position around #45 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #28 in 2018 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
The name Sebastian has Greek origins and means "Venerable, revered". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named Sebastian include: Sebastian Esposito — Sebastian Esposito is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Australian side Melbourne Victory FC, on loan from Lecce.; Sebastian Fundora — Sebastian Alexander Fundora is an American professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Council (WBC) light middleweight title since March 2024, and....
Yes — Sebastian is very popular in the United States, ranked #14 in 2024. It's a transatlantic favourite used widely on both sides of the Atlantic.
1,116
UK babies named Sebastian (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.6
In a school of 600
↓ 6 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sebastian
Likely around 1 other Sebastian in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Sebastian
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Sebastian Esposito is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Australian side Melbourne Victory FC, on loan from Lecce. He is an Australia youth international.
Sebastian Alexander Fundora is an American professional boxer who has held the World Boxing Council (WBC) light middleweight title since March 2024, and previously held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) light middleweight title from 2024 to 2025. As of April 2025, he is ranked as the fifth-best active light middleweight by The Ring magazine.