Sterlin
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,076 in 1947
6 babies were named Sterlin in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,661 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sterlin you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Sterlin, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sterlin would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySterlin first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1947, when it ranked #2,076. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSterlin has slipped 3,661 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Sterlin
Sterlin is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-lin”. US birth records list Sterlin for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 84 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1947, when it ranked #2,076 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.7 | 149,254 boys |
| 1920s | 4.0 | 250,627 boys |
| 1930s | 3.9 | 257,732 boys |
| 1940s | 2.6 | 386,100 boys |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 420,168 boys |
| 1960s | 1.9 | 529,101 boys |
| 1970s | 3.6 | 276,243 boys |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 258,398 boys |
| 1990s | 7.9 | 126,904 boys |
| 2000s | 4.8 | 207,039 boys |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 235,294 boys |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 252,101 boys |
Other spellings of Sterlin
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Sterlin
What is the origin of the name Sterlin?
Sterlin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Sterlin a boy or girl name?
Sterlin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sterlin?
Sterlin ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1947 (#2,076).