Sybastian
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Sybastian first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 15 babies have been named Sybastian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sybastian is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,159 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,159
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sybastian
Sybastian is a boy name .
Sybastian is currently ranked #33,159 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sybastian include Syb, Syba, Sybay, Sybaie, Sybas, Sybasy, Sybasie, Ian, Iany, Ianie, Tian, and Syy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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