Sebastion
Sebastion is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Venerable, revered, or person from Sebaste.
Origin and history
Sebastion is a spelling variant of Sebastian, derived from the Greek name Sebastos meaning 'venerable' or 'revered'. The classical spelling Sebastian is far more common, making Sebastion an alternative modern choice in the United States. It offers a slightly distinctive look while keeping the traditional pronunciation.
Popularity in the United States
937 babies in the United States have been named Sebastion since 1880. It ranks #3742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1782.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.6 %)
- CA (18.1 %)
- IN (12 %)
- PA (12 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 11 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 369 |
| 2010-2019 | 228 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Nicknames
Seb, Sebby
Fun facts
- Sebastion replaces the final 'a' in the traditional spelling 'Sebastian' with an 'o', altering the visual ending while preserving the phonetic flow.
- The root name relates to Sebaste, the Greek translation of the Latin title Augustus.