How Many People Are Named Sabastian?
Complete statistics for the name Sabastian: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sabastian is a rare, modern name that doesn't trace back to any ancient roots but sounds strong and unique. Only 3,557 people in the US today carry this name, making it one in 92,763 Americans. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity in 2001 with 205 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 3,635 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sabastian Through the Generations
Sabastian has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2001, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 3,023 individuals under 30, it's clear that the majority of those named Sabastian are young adults, giving the name a decidedly modern feel. The average age of 21 further underscores its youthfulness, with only 16 people over 60 carrying the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sabastian's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sabastian
How Many People Have the Name Sabastian?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 185 people in the United States currently share the name Sabastian. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sabastian a Common or Rare Name?
Sabastian is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sabastian Mean?
Sabastian means "creative variant of Sebastian" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sabastian in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Sabastian Most Popular?
The name Sabastian reached peak popularity in 2001, with 205 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sabastian?
Approximately 185 people named Sabastian live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 185. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,791,618 Americans.
Is Sabastian a rare name?
Sabastian is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,791,618 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sabastian mean?
Sabastian means "creative variant of Sebastian" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sabastian more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sabastian are male and 0% are female.
When was Sabastian most popular?
Sabastian peaked in 2001 with 205 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.