Sebastijan
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "revered" or "venerable".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sebastijan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sebastijan today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sebastijan births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sebastijan. 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 Sebastijan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,754
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Sebastijan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sebastijan 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 Sebastijan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sebastijan
The given name Sebastijan has its origins in the Late Latin name Sebastianus, which itself is derived from the Greek name Sebastianos. This name can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "sebastos," meaning "venerable" or "revered." The name gained popularity during the Roman era and was particularly associated with Christian martyrs.
Sebastijan is a Slavic variant of the name, primarily used in countries like Slovenia, Croatia, and Serbia. It is believed that the name was brought to the Slavic regions through the influence of Christianity and the spread of Latin-derived names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sebastijan can be found in the "Vita Sancti Sebastiani" (Life of Saint Sebastian), a hagiographical text written in the 5th century. This work recounts the life and martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, a Roman soldier who was executed for his Christian faith during the 3rd century under the reign of Emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sebastijan. One of the most famous was Sebastijan Zborovski (1584-1627), a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish War of 1626-1629.
Another prominent figure was Sebastijan Dolgan (1654-1685), a Slovenian painter and engraver who is considered one of the most important Baroque artists from the Slovenian region. His works can be found in various churches and monasteries throughout Slovenia.
In the realm of literature, Sebastijan Grabić (1501-1573) was a Croatian Renaissance writer and diplomat. He is best known for his work "De Situ Illyricae" (On the Situation of Illyricum), which provided valuable insights into the geography and history of the Balkan region.
The name Sebastijan was also borne by Sebastijan Žepić (1605-1670), a Croatian Baroque painter and one of the most significant artists from the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik). His religious paintings adorned many churches in the region.
Another notable figure was Sebastijan Krelj (1538-1567), a Slovenian Protestant reformer and writer. He played a crucial role in the development of the Slovenian literary language and the translation of religious texts into Slovenian.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who carried the name Sebastijan, showcasing its widespread usage and significance across various regions and time periods.
People
Sebastijan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sebastijan 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
Sebastijan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sebastijan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sebastijan 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 Sebastijan a common name?
We classify Sebastijan 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 Sebastijan most popular?
The single biggest year for Sebastijan was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sebastijan is about 5 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 Sebastijan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sebastijan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sebastijan 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 Sebastijan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sebastijan 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 Sebastijan 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 have Sebastijan as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.