Boy nameCurrently #6,118 in the USSteady
Stirling
//ˈstɜrlɪŋ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20178 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Stirling'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.
Stirling's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Stirling |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1921 | 7 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 15 |
| 1947 | 7 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 25 |
Stirling through the decades
- Stirling peaked in 2017, when 27 babies were named Stirling in the US.
- The 2020s were Stirling's strongest decade, averaging 20 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Stirling has risen 73% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Stirling currently ranks #6,118 in the US and is holding steady.