Star
Girl name · American · English · Latin
Meaningstar · English
- US rank
- #2,051
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #893 in 1980
92 babies were named Star in the US in 2025. It has dropped 458 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1922–2025
US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Star you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,483 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Star, 92 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Star would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStar first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1980, when it reached #893.
- TrendStar has slipped 458 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,051. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Star means “star”. Our records link it to American, English and Latin roots.
About the name Star
Star is a girl name of American, English and Latin origin meaning “star”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with S and ending in “-tar”. US birth records list Star for girls from 1922 to 2025, in 94 of those 104 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #893 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,051, with 92 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.1 | 479,042 girls |
| 1930s | 4.5 | 220,264 girls |
| 1940s | 18 | 56,948 girls |
| 1950s | 28 | 35,162 girls |
| 1960s | 32 | 31,348 girls |
| 1970s | 59 | 17,027 girls |
| 1980s | 59 | 17,050 girls |
| 1990s | 68 | 14,609 girls |
| 2000s | 98 | 10,154 girls |
| 2010s | 69 | 14,493 girls |
| 2020s | 66 | 15,140 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1950s | 0.2 | 4,166,667 boys |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
| 1980s | 1.8 | 561,798 boys |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 boys |
| 2000s | 0.9 | 1,149,425 boys |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 684,932 boys |
| 2020s | 1.8 | 540,541 boys |
Other spellings of Star
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Star
What does the name Star mean?
Star means “star” in English.
What is the origin of the name Star?
Star has American, English, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Star a boy or girl name?
Star is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Star?
Star ranked #2,051 for US girls in 2025, given to 92 babies. Its best year was 1980 (#893).