Sebastiann
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "venerable" or "revered".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sebastiann. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sebastiann today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sebastiann births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sebastiann. 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 Sebastiann. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,761
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Sebastiann: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sebastiann 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 Sebastiann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sebastiann
The name Sebastiann is derived from the Greek name Sebastianos, which is derived from the Greek word "sebastos," meaning "venerable" or "revered." The name has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 3rd century BC.
In the early Christian era, the name gained popularity due to its association with Saint Sebastian, a 3rd-century Roman martyr. According to legend, Saint Sebastian was a Roman soldier who was executed for his Christian faith during the persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian. He became a popular subject in Christian art and literature, and his name became a popular choice for Christian families.
The name Sebastiann has been used throughout history in various cultures and regions. In the Middle Ages, it was a common name in Western Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions such as Italy, Spain, and France. Several notable historical figures bore this name, including Sebastian I, King of Portugal from 1557 to 1578.
During the Renaissance period, the name Sebastiann remained popular, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous bearers of this name was the Italian composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, also known as Sebastiann Pergolesi (1710-1736), who composed numerous operas and instrumental works.
In the 19th century, the name gained popularity in Germany and Austria, with notable figures such as the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) and the Austrian writer Sebastian Brant (1457-1521), who wrote the satirical work "The Ship of Fools."
Other notable individuals with the name Sebastiann include Sebastian Cabot (1476-1557), an Italian explorer who is credited with being the first European to explore parts of North America; Sebastian Münster (1488-1552), a German cartographer and cosmographer; and Sebastian Castellio (1515-1563), a French Renaissance humanist and theologian.
The name Sebastiann has maintained its popularity throughout the centuries, with various spelling variations such as Sebastian, Sebastien, and Sebastiano used in different cultures and languages. Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its rich historical and cultural significance, as well as its association with notable figures throughout history.
People
Sebastiann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sebastiann 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
Sebastiann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sebastiann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sebastiann 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sebastiann a common name?
We classify Sebastiann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sebastiann most popular?
The single biggest year for Sebastiann was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sebastiann is about 8 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 Sebastiann in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sebastiann a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sebastiann 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 Sebastiann still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sebastiann 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 Sebastiann 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 called Sebastiann?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.