Girl nameCurrently #1,904 in the USSteady
Star
//ˈstɑɹ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19974 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Star's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Star's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Star |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 66 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1949 | 44 |
| 1950 | 41 |
| 1951 | 41 |
| 1952 | 42 |
| 1953 | 42 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1955 | 51 |
| 1956 | 72 |
| 1957 | 83 |
| 1958 | 64 |
| 1959 | 70 |
| 1960 | 75 |
| 1961 | 77 |
| 1962 | 69 |
| 1963 | 65 |
| 1964 | 66 |
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1966 | 51 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 66 |
| 1972 | 72 |
| 1973 | 65 |
| 1974 | 74 |
| 1975 | 76 |
| 1976 | 96 |
| 1977 | 140 |
| 1978 | 154 |
| 1979 | 154 |
| 1980 | 175 |
| 1981 | 140 |
| 1982 | 132 |
| 1983 | 117 |
| 1984 | 93 |
| 1985 | 62 |
| 1986 | 89 |
| 1987 | 72 |
| 1988 | 70 |
| 1989 | 82 |
| 1990 | 76 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 83 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 79 |
| 1995 | 79 |
| 1996 | 149 |
| 1997 | 221 |
| 1998 | 215 |
| 1999 | 186 |
| 2000 | 204 |
| 2001 | 191 |
| 2002 | 174 |
| 2003 | 187 |
| 2004 | 168 |
| 2005 | 186 |
| 2006 | 194 |
| 2007 | 199 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 147 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 152 |
| 2012 | 136 |
| 2013 | 104 |
| 2014 | 107 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2016 | 98 |
| 2017 | 124 |
| 2018 | 103 |
| 2019 | 140 |
| 2020 | 129 |
| 2021 | 131 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2023 | 99 |
| 2024 | 105 |
Star through the decades
- Star peaked in 1997, when 221 babies were named Star in the US.
- The 2000s were Star's strongest decade, averaging 184 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Star has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Star currently ranks #1,904 in the US and is holding steady.