Star
Star: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Star
Root meaning: “starling”
- A female given name from English.
Etymology
As a German and Jewish surname, from Star (“starling”). * Also as a German and Jewish surname, semantic loan from German Stern (“star”). * As a Dutch surname, from star (“stiff, rigid”). * As a Slovene surname, from star (“old”). * As an English given name, from star, sometimes originating as a nickname.
How popular is Star?
Since 1880, 8,275 girls and 157 boys in the U.S. have been named Star (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #897 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #4440 in 1958. In 2025, 101 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Star
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More English girl names
Sibling name ideas for Star
Sister and brother names that share Star's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Star FAQ
What does the name Star mean?
Star traces back to a root meaning "starling". A female given name from English. As a German and Jewish surname, from Star (“starling”). * Also as a German and Jewish surname, semantic loan from German Stern (“star”). * As a Dutch surname, from star (“stiff, rigid”). * As a Slovene surname, from star (“old”). * As an English given name, from star, sometimes originating as a nickname.
What is the origin of the name Star?
Star is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Star?
Since 1880, 8,275 girls and 157 boys in the U.S. have been named Star (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #897 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #4440 in 1958. In 2025, 101 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Star a boy or girl name?
Star is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,275 girls and 157 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.