Sebastion, derived from the Latin 'Sebastianus', which itself originated from the ancient city of Sebastian in Phrygia (modern-day Turkey), is a name of Latin origin that has been popular across various cultures and eras. It means 'venerable' or 'revered'. The name gained prominence through St. Sebastian, an early Christian martyr whose legend inspired numerous artworks throughout history.
The name Sebastian experienced significant growth in popularity from the late 1990s onwards, with a notable peak between 1999 and 2004 where it consistently ranked among the top names for boys each year. However, its popularity has since stabilized and even decreased slightly in recent years. Overall, there have been a total of 897 babies named Sebastian from 1928 to 2023.