Total births
539
Boys' name · since 1988
Sevastian
Sevastian has 539 recorded births since 1988 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8565
- among boys today
- 539
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
539 babies have been named Sevastian since 1988, making it today's #8565 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sevastian has been recorded 539 times among boys since 1988, currently ranked #8565 nationally and more common than 40% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2025.
- #8565 among boys today
- 539 born since 1988
- 2000s peak decade
- 40% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sevastian is currently the #8565 boys' name in America, more common than 40% of boys - 539 born since 1988, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8565
- among boys today
- 539
- born since 1988
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other boys
Sevastian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8565
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 40% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Sevastian was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
35 babies were named Sevastian in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Sevastian compares
539 Top 42% higher than 58% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sevastian's all-time total is 47% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sevastian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 539 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 35 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sevastian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sevastian's SSA record in two at 2010 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sevastian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#8,565
Active since
1988
Sevastian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Sevastian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sevastian's strongest decade.
250 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Sevastian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
250 births
- 2010s
2010s
188 births
- 2020s 61
2020s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 250 births (46% of all-time use).
How Sevastian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sevastian's total volume
Sevastian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sevastian by state
Where Sevastian concentrates geographically, total births since 1988
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 61 | 11.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 40 | 7.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Sevastian's total US births 11.3%
Even split
61 of 539 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sevastian? ▼
Sevastian has been given to 539 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8565 as of the latest data. 35 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Sevastian most popular? ▼
Sevastian was most popular in the 2000s decade with 250 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Sevastian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sevastian are California (61 births), Texas (40 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Sevastian been used? ▼
Records for Sevastian go back to 1988, giving 38 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sevastian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Seven, Sevyn, Severo, Severin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sevastian's data
- Sevastian's decade-level peak was the 2000s (250 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sevastians (61 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sevastian
Nearby Names Like Sevastian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sevastian
Seven Boy
#895 3,434 births
Sevyn Boy
#661 2,309 births
Severo Boy
1,400 births
Severin Boy
#5922 914 births
Severiano Boy
#12506 803 births
Compare Sevastian side by side: Sevastian vs Seven Sevastian vs Sevyn Sevastian vs Severo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sevastian
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1988–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sevastian: #8565 Boys' Name - 539 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sevastian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sevastian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.