Fun Facts About the Name Sabastien
- 93 babies named Sabastien: U.S. records list 93 babies given the name Sabastien from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Sabastien Mean?
Sabastien is a variant spelling of Sebastian, represented in French as Sébastien. The name comes from Latin Sebastianus, from Greek Sebastianos, meaning "of Sebaste" or "from Sebaste." Sebaste was the name of more than one ancient city, and the city name derives from Greek sebastos, "venerable" or "revered," a title used for the Roman emperor. The literal sense is geographic - a person from Sebaste - while the customary meaning attached to the name is "venerable" or "revered." The spelling Sabastien uses a in the first syllable where the English form has e and the French form has é; it does not have a separate etymology.
Sabastien Name History & Origins
The name developed from Greek Sebastianos into Latin Sebastianus, a Roman name that passed into Christian use. Saint Sebastian, traditionally a Roman soldier martyred in the third century, was venerated in the early church, and the name spread in Latin and later in the vernacular languages of Christian Europe. French has Sébastien, English Sebastian, Italian Sebastiano, and Spanish Sebastián. Sabastien is an alternate spelling of the name represented by French Sébastien and English Sebastian, using a different vowel in the first syllable; its history is the same as that of Sebastian, and it is not a separate name with an independent origin.
How Popular is the Name Sabastien?
Sabastien has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2004. Its best rank was #6,447 in 2004.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #13,827 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2010 | #11,923 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2009 | #8,864 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2008 | #10,812 | 7 | 0.0003% |
| 2007 | #8,789 | 9 | 0.0004% |
| 2006 | #8,601 | 9 | 0.0004% |
| 2004 | #6,447 | 12 | 0.0006% |
| 2003 | #12,408 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2001 | #8,168 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2000 | #8,955 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1999 | #9,666 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 1996 | #10,246 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1991 | #9,353 | 5 | 0.0002% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Sabastien Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are spiritually intense and can sting or charm. Your name brings love and new starts into life and attracts money. In business, you are the creator and promoter of original ideas and usually enjoy considerable financial success. You are bold, independent, inquisitive and interested in research. You know what you want and why you want it.
You desire to inspire and lead, to control other's affairs. You are giving, courageous and bold, action oriented,energetic and strong willed. You want to make a difference in the world, and this attitude often attracts you to cultural interests, politics, social issues, and the cultivation of your creative talents.
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