Sterling
boy name#345 in 2025Sterling entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #305 in 1895, ranks #345 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#345
rank today
#305
peak (1895)
944
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #457 |
| 1890s | #399 |
| 1900s | #355 |
| 1910s | #382 |
| 1920s | #373 |
| 1930s | #406 |
| 1940s | #411 |
| 1950s | #458 |
| 1960s | #494 |
| 1970s | #569 |
| 1980s | #514 |
| 1990s | #464 |
| 2000s | #708 |
| 2010s | #546 |
| 2020s | #383 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sterling has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 28,000 people named Sterling are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sterling alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sterling in 2025?
- Sterling ranks #345 among US boy names in 2025, with 944 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sterling most popular?
- Sterling peaked in 1895, reaching #305 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sterling with classmates?
- Sterling will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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