Starling
Starling: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Starling
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Starling?
Since 1880, 225 girls and 1,001 boys in the U.S. have been named Starling (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4500 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #774 in 1908. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Starling
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Sibling name ideas for Starling
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Starling FAQ
What does the name Starling mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Starling?
Starling is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Starling?
Since 1880, 225 girls and 1,001 boys in the U.S. have been named Starling (18% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4500 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #774 in 1908. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Starling a boy or girl name?
Starling is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (225 girls and 1,001 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.