Names Starting With S
UnisexEnglish#415 in 2025
Sterling
Sterling is a unisex name of English origin meaning “of high quality, little star.” It ranked #415 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
STER-ling
meaning & origin
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'.
popularity over time
#4922020
#4712021
#4492022
#4302023
#4152024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #415 |
| 2023 | #430 |
| 2022 | #449 |
| 2021 | #471 |
| 2020 | #492 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Sterling
- Sterling K. Brown (actor)
- Sterling Archer (fictional character)
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