Sebastian
Boy name · 1,137 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sebastian: 1,137 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 70 births in 2014.
Born from the Latin *Sebastianus*, meaning "from Sebaste" – an ancient city in Asia Minor whose name itself meant "venerable" – Sebastian carries an air of quiet dignity. The name is most famously associated with Saint Sebastian, a third-century Roman martyr often depicted tied to a post and pierced with arrows, making him the patron saint of athletes and archers. More recently, the German composer Johann Sebastian Bach and actor Sebastian Stan have kept the name in the spotlight. While no modern Scottish place bears the name directly, the historic city of Sebaste (modern Sivas,
Boy 43 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201470 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #15229 babies
- Total births
- 1,137since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 27%vs prior 5y