Starling
boy name#6446 in 2025Starling entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #744 in 1908, ranks #6446 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6446
rank today
#744
peak (1908)
13
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #858 |
| 1890s | #977 |
| 1900s | #1012 |
| 1910s | #1829 |
| 1920s | #2158 |
| 1930s | #2174 |
| 1940s | #2175 |
| 1950s | #2547 |
| 1960s | #3290 |
| 1970s | #4311 |
| 1980s | #5377 |
| 1990s | #7206 |
| 2000s | #10466 |
| 2010s | #10532 |
| 2020s | #8793 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Starling are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Starling alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Starling in 2025?
- Starling ranks #6446 among US boy names in 2025, with 13 babies given the name.
- When was the name Starling most popular?
- Starling peaked in 1908, reaching #744 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Starling with classmates?
- Starling will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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