Sterling
Sterling is a unisex name of English origin meaning “of high quality, little star.” It ranked #415 in the United States in 2025. Originally a term for standard silver purity in England, the name carries connotations of excellence and reliability.
how do you pronounce Sterling?
STER-ling
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what does Sterling mean?
The name Sterling means “of high quality, little star.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Originally a term for standard silver purity in England, the name carries connotations of excellence and reliability. Possibly derived from an Old English word for 'little star'.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #415 |
| 2023 | #430 |
| 2022 | #449 |
| 2021 | #471 |
| 2020 | #492 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Sterling?
- Sterling K. Brown (actor)
- Sterling Archer (fictional character)
what names are similar to Sterling?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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