Stirling
Meaningfrom Stirling, Scotland · Scottish
- US rank
- #4,396
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,867 in 1942
23 babies were named Stirling in the US in 2025. It has climbed 645 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Stirling you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 74,074 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Stirling, 23 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Stirling would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStirling first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1942, when it reached #1,867.
- Then vs nowStirling is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 178,571 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 74,074.
- TrendStirling has climbed 645 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,396. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Scottish, Stirling means “from Stirling, Scotland”.
About the name Stirling
Stirling is a boy name of English origin meaning “from Stirling, Scotland”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ing”. US birth records list Stirling for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 85 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1942, when it ranked #1,867 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,396, with 23 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.8 | 207,254 boys |
| 1920s | 5.0 | 200,803 boys |
| 1930s | 2.8 | 358,423 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 321,543 boys |
| 1950s | 2.0 | 510,204 boys |
| 1960s | 3.0 | 332,226 boys |
| 1970s | 2.9 | 343,643 boys |
| 1980s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 170,068 boys |
| 2000s | 5.5 | 182,482 boys |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,875 boys |
| 2020s | 9.9 | 101,351 boys |
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 Stirling
What does the name Stirling mean?
Stirling means “from Stirling, Scotland” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name Stirling?
Stirling has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Stirling a boy or girl name?
Stirling is a boy name.
How popular is the name Stirling?
Stirling ranked #4,396 for US boys in 2025, given to 23 babies. Its best year was 1942 (#1,867).