How Many People Are Named Sterlin?

Complete statistics for the name Sterlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sterlin
Very Rare
American

Sterlin is a very rare name for boys, with only 568 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 580,768 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1993 with 20 births, but its trend remains stable, marking it as a modern choice.

~351
Living in US
1 in 944,300
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,302
Worldwide Bearers
#218,051
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
544
🇭🇹 Haiti
358
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
93
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
82
🇮🇳 India
49
🇮🇩 Indonesia
39
🇨🇴 Colombia
13
🇯🇲 Jamaica
12
🇻🇪 Venezuela
11
🇲🇾 Malaysia
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
568 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
254
Would be under 30 (35%)
264
Would be 30–60 (36%)
213
Would be over 60 (29%)

All 731 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
81
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sterlin Through the Generations

Sterlin has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though it never reached widespread popularity. With 568 individuals currently carrying the name, it's clear that Sterlin is a niche choice. Among those named Sterlin, 35% are under 30 years old, 36% fall within the 30-60 age range, and 29% are over 60, indicating a relatively even distribution across generations. The name's stability suggests it's a name chosen for its unique appeal rather than fleeting trends.

✨ Similar Names to Sterlin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sterlin's American roots

📄 About the Name Sterlin

How Many People Have the Name Sterlin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 351 people in the United States currently share the name Sterlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 944,300 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sterlin a Common or Rare Name?

Sterlin is classified as Very 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 Sterlin Mean?

Sterlin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sterlin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sterlin Most Popular?

The name Sterlin reached peak popularity in 1993, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Sterlin?

Approximately 351 people named Sterlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 351. That works out to roughly 1 in 944,300 Americans.

Is Sterlin a rare name?

Sterlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 944,300 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sterlin mean?

Sterlin means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Sterlin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sterlin are male and 0% are female.

When was Sterlin most popular?

Sterlin peaked in 1993 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US351
All-Time Births351
1 in X1 in 944,300
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1993
World Rank#218,051
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.