Sebastiaan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sebastiaan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 47 babies have been named Sebastiaan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sebastiaan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,880 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,880
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sebastiaan
Sebastiaan is a boy name .
Sebastiaan is currently ranked #35,880 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sebastiaan include Seb, Seba, Sebay, Sebaie, Sebas, Sebasy, Sebasie, Aan, Aany, Aanie, Iaan, and Sey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sebastiaan include Sebastian, Sebastien . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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