How Many People Are Named Starling?
Complete statistics for the name Starling: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Starling is a very rare name for boys, with only 626 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 527,511 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 32 births, but most Starlings are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 1,204 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Starling Through the Generations
Starling, a name that's seen a rise in recent years, has a unique demographic profile. With 62% of those named Starling being over 60, it's clear that while the name is gaining traction among younger parents, it still resonates strongly with older generations. Born across various decades, the current age split shows 290 under-30s, 165 aged 30-60, and 749 over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that Starling remains a name associated with a certain nostalgia or traditionalism, even as it gains new adherents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Starling's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Starling
How Many People Have the Name Starling?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,541 people in the United States currently share the name Starling. That works out to roughly 1 in every 34,739 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Starling a Common or Rare Name?
Starling is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Starling Mean?
Starling means "creative variant of Star" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Starling in SSA data, approximately 67% are male and 33% are female.
When Was Starling Most Popular?
The name Starling reached peak popularity in 2023, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Starling?
Approximately 9,541 people named Starling live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,541. That works out to roughly 1 in 34,739 Americans.
Is Starling a rare name?
Starling is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 34,739 Americans has this name.
What does the name Starling mean?
Starling means "creative variant of Star" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Starling more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 67% of people named Starling are male and 33% are female.
When was Starling most popular?
Starling peaked in 2023 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.