Sabastin
A variant of the Latin name Sebastian, meaning "revered" or "venerable".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Sabastin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sabastin today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sabastin births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sabastin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sabastin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,622
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Sabastin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabastin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sabastin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sabastin
The name Sabastin is believed to have its origins in the ancient Greek language, where it was derived from the word "sebastos," meaning "venerable" or "revered." This name gained prominence during the Byzantine era, particularly in the Eastern Roman Empire.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabastin can be found in the writings of the 4th-century Christian theologian and historian, Eusebius of Caesarea. He mentions a figure named Sabastin who was a prominent figure in the early Christian church.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sabastin was prevalent among the Greek Orthodox Christian communities in the Byzantine Empire and the Balkans. It was often given to individuals who were respected for their piety or religious devotion.
In the 9th century, a notable figure named Sabastin of Remesiana was a Christian bishop and theologian who made significant contributions to the spread of Christianity in the Balkan region.
Another notable bearer of the name was Sabastin of Kappadokia, a 10th-century Byzantine scholar and monk who is renowned for his literary works and contributions to the preservation of ancient Greek texts.
In the 12th century, a famous figure named Sabastin of Trier was a German monk and mystic who is remembered for his visions and mystical writings.
During the Renaissance period, a prominent Italian humanist and philosopher named Sabastin Erizzo lived in the 16th century and was known for his works on philosophy and ethics.
Throughout history, various other figures have borne the name Sabastin, although their impact and significance may have been more localized or specific to certain regions or communities.
It is important to note that while the name Sabastin has its roots in the ancient Greek language and Byzantine culture, its usage and popularity have varied across different time periods and geographic regions, often reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the respective areas.
People
Sabastin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sabastin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sabastin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sabastin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sabastin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Sabastin a common name?
We classify Sabastin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sabastin most popular?
The single biggest year for Sabastin was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sabastin is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sabastin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sabastin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sabastin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sabastin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sabastin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sabastin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Sabastin?
See how many Americans are named Sabastin on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.