Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, French
Meaning: Respected or revered; from the city of Sebaste, Revered
Pronunciation: Sebastian, səˈbastʃən, S AH B AE S T IY AH N
Popularity Rank: #1,265
Derived from the Latin name Sebastianus, which means 'from Sebaste'. Sebaste was a city in Asia Minor named after the Roman emperor Augustus. Sebastian was a Roman soldier who became a martyr for his Christian faith.
The name Sebastien is of Greek, French origin and means Respected or revered; from the city of Sebaste, Revered, Venerable, From Sebastia, From Sebaste (a Town in Asia Minor). It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sebastien is commonly found in France, Belgium, Canada, and 74 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Sebastian
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): səˈbastʃən
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AH B AE S T IY AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Sebastien is recorded 52,206 times globally, ranking it as the 1,265th most common name worldwide.
Sebastien is most prevalent in France, with 45,367 occurrences, making it the 50th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Sebastien is found among 1 in every 29 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #50 | 1 : 29 |
| Belgium | #197 | 1 : 104 |
| Canada | #611 | 1 : 391 |
| United States of America | #4,632 | 1 : 3,248 |
| Switzerland | #548 | 1 : 381 |
| Cameroon | #727 | 1 : 1,136 |
| United Kingdom | #3,680 | 1 : 2,783 |
| Mauritius | #532 | 1 : 633 |
| Italy | #6,727 | 1 : 6,427 |
| Luxembourg | #349 | 1 : 399 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sebastien from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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