In 2024, 880 boys in the United States were named Sterling, making it the 372nd most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 507th a decade earlier.
2024 is its busiest year on record.
Records for Sterling go back to 1880, and 40,025 babies have been given the name since.
English word name meaning "of the highest quality". Valuable with a distinguished sound.
Sterling is of English origin, described as distinguished and virtue in style.
In 2024, Sterling went to 218 girls and 880 boys — 80% boys.
That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
English word name meaning "of the highest quality". Valuable with a distinguished sound.
Sterling is of English origin, and is usually described as distinguished and virtue in style.
In 2024, 880 boys in the United States were named Sterling, making it the 372nd most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Sterling went to 218 girls and 880 boys — 80% boys. That makes it genuinely unisex, leaning male.