Sabastian
Boy name · #3470 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Sabastian? In official American birth records, Sabastian has been tracked continuously since 1917, giving it 108 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 33 baby boys were named Sabastian, placing it at #3470 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1668, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 54,545 boys born in 2025 was named Sabastian.
Babies named Sabastian per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 108-year story
Sabastian first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 205 boys were named Sabastian — good for #813 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Sabastian against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Sabastian in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Sabastian is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Sabastian will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Sabastian is most common
State-level data for Sabastian is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Sabastian
Statistically, parents drawn to Sabastian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Khristian, Favian, Tavian, Maximillian, and Javian.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Sabastian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3450 |
| 2024 | 30 | #3693 |
| 2023 | 46 | #2769 |
| 2022 | 49 | #2675 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2173 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2264 |
| 2019 | 81 | #1849 |
| 2018 | 79 | #1886 |
| 2017 | 76 | #1897 |
| 2016 | 81 | #1845 |
| 2015 | 94 | #1668 |
| 2014 | 93 | #1657 |
| 2013 | 99 | #1568 |
| 2012 | 109 | #1478 |
| 2011 | 124 | #1359 |
| 2010 | 136 | #1278 |
| 2009 | 138 | #1272 |
| 2008 | 146 | #1205 |
| 2007 | 142 | #1237 |
| 2006 | 146 | #1154 |
| 2005 | 146 | #1123 |
| 2004 | 125 | #1216 |
| 2003 | 173 | #946 |
| 2002 | 168 | #954 |
| 2001 | 205 | #813 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Sabastian?
In official American birth records, the name Sabastian first appeared in 1917 (over 108 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 108 years.
Is Sabastian a popular boy name?
Sabastian ranked #3470 among boys in 2025 with 33 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1668.
When was the name Sabastian most popular?
Sabastian peaked in 2001, when 205 American boys received the name (ranked #813 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Sabastian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 54,545 newborn American boys was named Sabastian. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.