Sabastian

Sabastian is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 30 boys in the United States.

Sabastian at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sabastian

Sabastian belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sabastian first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #816 in 2001, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 3,635 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sabastian in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#816 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Sabastian in 2024
30
Total since 1880
3,635

Sabastian in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2863 in 1996
Babies named Sabastian in 2021
3
Total since 1996
29

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sabastian mean?

The meaning of Sabastian is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sabastian a boy or girl name?

Sabastian is a boy name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sabastian?

Sabastian comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sabastian?

Sabastian first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #816 in 2001, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].