Cebastian
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Cebastian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 205 babies have been named Cebastian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cebastian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,560 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,560
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Cebastian
Cebastian is a boy name .
Cebastian is currently ranked #15,560 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cebastian include Ceb, Ceba, Cebay, Cebaie, Cebas, Cebasy, Cebasie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Tian, and Cey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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