Sterling
s-terli-ng,
st(er)-ling
US Popularity:686
Origin:British
Meaning:Valuable, silver penny; Excellent; LIttle star; Bird
Sterling is a baby boy name of English origin. Fans of This Is Us may be aware of award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown, but the reason for the name's popularity isn't solely from the Hollywood actor. Sterling has come a long way from the medieval era and is a variant of the Old English names Stirling and Starling, meaning "excellent" or "little star." This baby name also derives from the British pound and sterling silver used in necklaces, earrings, and other quality accessories, giving it the definition of "valuable" or "silver penny." Additionally, it could derive from the starling bird. Whether baby shines throughout the day or becomes a well-known icon, baby Sterling is sure to suit this name perfectly.
Sterling Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sterling is currently #691 on The Bump
Boy:Sterling is currently #189 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sterling is currently #686 in U.S. births
Boy:Sterling is currently #234 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#686
in 2022
- 37
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 531, 532
Behind the Name, Sterling, January 2022
Ancestry, Sterling Family History
Merriam-Webster, Sterling
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'sterling'
Name Doctor, Sterling
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