The baby name Sébastien is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /se.bas.tjɛ̃/ (French IPA); respelling: "say-bas-TYEN".
Sébastien is French in Origin.
The baby name Sébastien is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /se.bas.tjɛ̃/ (French IPA); respelling: "say-bas-TYEN".
Sébastien is French in Origin.
Sébastien is the French form of Sebastian, ultimately from Latin Sebastianus, a gentilic derived from the Greek Sebastos, meaning "venerable, revered," the Greek equivalent of the imperial title Augustus. It also referred to inhabitants of the ancient city of Sebaste in Asia Minor, so the name carries both an honorific sense and a toponymic origin.
Usage took firm root through the cult of Saint Sebastian, the 3rd-century Roman martyr and patron of athletes and archers, ensuring the name’s persistence across medieval and early-modern France, with notable revival in the 20th century. Today it is widespread in the Francophone world (France, Québec, Belgium, Switzerland). Variants include Sebastian (English, German, Scandinavian), Sebastián (Spanish), Sebastiano (Italian), Sebastião (Portuguese), and Sebastiaan (Dutch). French feminine forms are Sébastienne and Sebastiana; common short forms and diminutives are Bastien, Seb, Basti, and Seba.
| Sébastien Tellier Sébastien Tellier is a French musician and singer-songwriter, best known for his eclectic music style and the hit song 'La Ritournelle'. He gained international attention when he represented France in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest with the song 'Divine'. | Sébastien Lifshitz Sébastien Lifshitz is a French filmmaker best known for his documentaries and feature films that explore themes of identity and intimacy. His acclaimed works include 'The Invisibles' and 'Wild Side', which have garnered attention for their sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ subjects. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | Boys | 0 | #43 | 2 | 917 |
| LU | 0 | #53 | 14 | 2,830 | |
| CM | 0 | #54 | 3 | 2,592 | |
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| HU | 0 | #115 | 1 | 1,675 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #124 | 2 | 2,087 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #130 | 91 | 4,970 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #134 | 4 | 1,769 |
| MU | 0 | #134 | 4 | 3,613 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| Belgium | Boys | 2014 | #200 | 24 | 399 |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #209 | 4 | 2,600 | |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IR | 0 | #230 | 2 | 4,221 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #248 | 2 | 5,568 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #254 | 3 | 7,111 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #286 | 12 | 7,909 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #299 | 7 | 6,530 |
| France | Girls | 1969 | #306 | 3 | 1,252 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #317 | 72 | 2,865 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #319 | 39 | 8,477 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #325 | 7 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #330 | 3 | 7,401 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #396 | 163 | 12,054 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| Spain | 0 | #441 | 12 | 2,326 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #481 | 3 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #496 | 4 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #506 | 5 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #530 | 11 | 11,671 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #550 | 8 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #558 | 8 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #655 | 11 | 13,390 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #657 | 26 | 3,552 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #685 | 13 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| IT | 0 | #705 | 10 | 4,183 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| TN | 0 | #798 | 32 | 13,765 | |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #836 | 46 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #887 | 44 | 5,610 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #922 | 31 | 5,697 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #928 | 24 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #974 | 8 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,133 | 44 | 20,130 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,135 | 9 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,444 | 28 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Sébastien is popular in 57 countries — most recent births per country:
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