Sterling

Sterling is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 880 boys in the United States.

Sterling at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sterling

Sterling belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sterling first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #308 in 1895, and in 2024 880 babies received the name — 36,521 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sterling in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#308 in 1895
Peak year
2024
Babies named Sterling in 2024
880
Total since 1880
36,521

Sterling in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1104 in 2022
Babies named Sterling in 2025
24
Total since 1996
285

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sterling mean?

The meaning of Sterling is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sterling a boy or girl name?

Sterling is a boy name. In 2024, 880 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sterling?

Sterling comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sterling?

Sterling first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #308 in 1895, and 880 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].