Sterling
Sterling: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛstΙΛ.lΙͺΕ/ Β· /ΛstΙ.lΙͺΕ/
Meaning and origin of Sterling
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
See Stirling.
How popular is Sterling?
Since 1880, 3,723 girls and 37,474 boys in the U.S. have been named Sterling (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1100 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #308 in 1895. In 2025 it ranked #346 for boys, with 1,162 babies given the name.
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Sterling FAQ
What does the name Sterling mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. See Stirling.
What is the origin of the name Sterling?
Sterling is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Sterling?
Since 1880, 3,723 girls and 37,474 boys in the U.S. have been named Sterling (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1100 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #308 in 1895. In 2025 it ranked #346 for boys, with 1,162 babies given the name.
Is Sterling a boy or girl name?
Sterling is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 3,723 girls and 37,474 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.