Sevastian: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	6	1	–	#7,108
1990s	34	3	+467%	#6,437
2000s	250	25	+635%	#3,008
2010s	188	19	-25%	#3,794
2020s (to 2025)	61	10	-46%	#6,419

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#7,108

1990s

+467%

#6,437

2000s

250

+635%

#3,008

2010s

188

-25%

#3,794

2020s (to 2025)

-46%

#6,419

The story of Sevastian

Sevastian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,571 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1988, 539 American babies have been named Sevastian. Its peak came in 2008, when 35 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sevastian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Sevastian?

The median living Sevastian is about 17 years old; half are between 11 and 22. An estimated 500 people named Sevastian are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Sevastian year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	8	#9,571
2024	9	#8,869
2023	10	#8,165
2022	14	#6,419
2021	9	#8,723
2020	11	#7,415
2019	13	#6,716
2018	7	#10,563
2017	11	#7,463
2016	14	#6,294
2015	20	#4,864
2014	26	#3,991
2013	25	#4,040
2012	22	#4,510
2011	22	#4,479
2010	28	#3,794
2009	19	#5,070
2008	35	#3,270
2007	27	#3,874
2006	22	#4,343
2005	24	#3,922
2004	16	#5,205
2003	20	#4,252
2002	31	#3,008
2001	29	#3,131
2000	27	#3,211
1995	8	#6,872
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1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Sevastian, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Sevastian?

The median living Sevastian is about 17 years old. Half of all living Sevastians are between 11 and 22 years old.

How many people named Sevastian are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Sevastian are alive in the United States, based on 539 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Sevastian in 2025?

Sevastian ranked #9,571 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Sevastian?

539 babies have been named Sevastian in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Sevastian most popular?

Sevastian peaked in 2008, when 35 newborns received the name.

Is Sevastian a boy or girl name?

Sevastian is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Sevastian rising or falling?

Sevastian is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Sevastian popularity over time

The story of Sevastian

How old are people named Sevastian?

Sevastian year by year

Frequently asked questions

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