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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zebastian — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Zebadiah|Zebedee
GreekBoy↓ Fading

Zebastian

zeh-BAS-chun · 3 syllables

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#14211
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#14211
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#7281 in 2023
5yr change
-6930 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #14211 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Zebastian

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14211

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-6930 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
30 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek OriginClassicStrong3-syllableRegalReligiousLatin RootBoys NameVariant SpellingTraditionalTimeless
Character
strong presencedignified bearingcreative visionsteadfast loyaltyintellectual depth
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Zebastians

disciplinedingeniousmeticulousprolificspiritual
STRONG
High confidence

Zebastian is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #14211 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -6930 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14211 · very rare
Zebastian at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek sebastos meaning 'venerable' or 'revered,' latinized as Sebastianus. A variant spelling of Sebastian with Germanic influence.
Language root:Greek · Latin · Germanic
Peak rank:#7281 in 2023
5yr change:-6930 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
SebastianBastianBastionChristianJulianAdrian◈
Similar Style
AugustusCassiusMaximilianCorneliusDominicVincent
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zebastian
ClaraMarcusHelenaTheodoreSophiaAlexanderIrisFelix
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Zebastian · Overview
Summary

Zebastian is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #14211 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong · Regal character
Zebastian carries a bold, serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 6930 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
zebastian.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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