Sterling: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Of excellent quality, a name that gleams with polished refinement.
Sterling as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #113
- Peak
- #300 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sterling Means
Sterling is a boy name of English origin. Of excellent quality, a name that gleams with polished refinement.
How Popular Sterling Is
Sterling currently ranks #113 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #300 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Sterling
- Sterling Archer from the show Archer brought this name charm and humor.
- Sterling means of high quality, as in sterling silver.
- The British pound sterling connects the name to economic strength.
Sterling as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #400
- Peak
- #308 in 1895
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sterling Means
Sterling is a unisex name of English origin. Of genuine worth, pure and valuable.
How Popular Sterling Is
Sterling currently ranks #400 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #308 in 1895. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Sterling
- Sterling peaked at #308 in the U.S. in 1895.
- Sterling is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It carries royal connotations and regal history.
Names Like Sterling
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sterling
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sterling.
Questions About Sterling
What does Sterling mean?
Sterling is a boy name of English origin. Of excellent quality, a name that gleams with polished refinement.
How popular is Sterling?
Sterling currently ranks #113 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #300 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Sterling come from?
Sterling comes from English roots. Sterling Archer from the show Archer brought this name charm and humor.
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