Declining since 2020, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Sebastiana since 1911
Babies named Sebastiana per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sebastiana's real moment was 1914.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Sebastiana is a rare feminine form of Sebastian, appearing in U.S. records as early as 1911. The name peaked in 1914 and has since fallen in usage, with a steep decline after 2020. Currently, it ranks 8,362, with only about 1 in 133,939 newborn girls receiving the name. It was most common in Alabama during its early years. Though infrequently chosen today, Sebastiana offers a distinct alternative to more popular feminine names ending in 'ana' or 'ina,' carrying a sense of dignity from its Latin and Greek roots.
Sebastiana is the feminine form of Sebastianus, derived from the Greek name Sebastianos meaning 'of Sebastia' (a city in Asia Minor named from the Greek word sebastos, 'venerable'). It was borne by several early Christian saints, which gave the name popularity across Europe from the Middle Ages onward. The feminine form remains relatively rare compared to its male counterpart.
Where Sebastiana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sebi, Ana, Tiana
Variants: Sebastiane, Sebastienne
Sibling names for Sebastiana
Names that share Sebastiana's style, for a brother or sister.
