Sebastino
A masculine name of Italian origin meaning "venerable" or "revered".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Sebastino. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sebastino today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sebastino births was 1921 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sebastino. 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 Sebastino. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#4,790
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Sebastino: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sebastino 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 Sebastino during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sebastino
Sebastino is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek word "sebastos," meaning "venerable" or "revered." The name can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as an epithet for the Roman emperors.
The earliest known use of the name Sebastino dates back to the 4th century CE, when it was borne by Saint Sebastino, a Roman soldier who was martyred for his Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. His story is recounted in various early Christian texts and hagiographies, and he is revered as a patron saint of athletes and soldiers.
During the Middle Ages, the name Sebastino gained popularity across Europe, particularly in Italy, where it was often rendered as Sebastiano. One notable bearer of this name was Sebastiano Venier (1496-1578), a Venetian naval commander who led the Holy League's fleet to victory against the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.
In the Renaissance era, the name Sebastino was associated with several prominent artists and intellectuals. Sebastiano del Piombo (c. 1485-1547) was an Italian painter and contemporary of Michelangelo, renowned for his use of Venetian coloring and his religious works. Sebastiano Serlio (1475-1554) was an Italian Mannerist architect and author of influential treatises on architecture.
The name Sebastino also has a rich literary heritage. Sebastiano Ricci (1659-1734) was an Italian poet and dramatist known for his pastoral works and tragedies. Sebastiano Erizzo (1525-1585) was a Venetian nobleman and author of historical and geographical works, including a treatise on the ancient world.
Other notable bearers of the name Sebastino include Sebastiano Santi (1789-1857), an Italian painter and writer on art theory, and Sebastiano Andretti (1915-2004), an Italian-American racing driver and member of the Andretti racing dynasty.
While the name Sebastino has waned in popularity in recent times, its long and illustrious history serves as a testament to its enduring cultural significance and the venerable qualities it represents.
People
Sebastino + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sebastino as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Sebastino: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sebastino?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sebastino 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 - US residents.
Is Sebastino a common name?
We classify Sebastino as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sebastino most popular?
The single biggest year for Sebastino was 1921, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sebastino is about 0 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 Sebastino in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sebastino a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sebastino 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 Sebastino still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sebastino 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 Sebastino 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 share the name Sebastino?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.