Sebastian

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    Origin:
  • Latin: Revered, or the Roman term for a person from the ancient city of Sebastia
Description:
What does a heavy metal singer, an animated crustacean, and a saint all have in common (and, no, this isn't the start of a bad joke)? They all were named Sebastian, a name Shakespeare liked the so much that he used it two of his plays, The Tempest and Twelfth Night. While the name has a certain French-like quality to it, it's actually of Greek origin. And never underestimate the power of Disney. The name had dropped out of the ranks mid-century only to reappear and gain in popularity most likely thanks to Ariel's singing crab friend.
Popularity:
How popular is Sebastian? Here's how many babies were named Sebastian over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Sabastian   •   Sebasten
International Variations:
Bastian   •   Sebastiano   •   Sebastianus   •   Sebastien
Famous Namesakes:
Musician Sebastian Bach, Actor Sebastian Stan
Celebrity Babies:
Son of James Spader, Son of Tommy Hilfiger, Son of Michael Johnson
Syllables:
3
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