Star
Star is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
A luminous astronomical body; star.
Origin and history
Star is an English word name derived from the Old English 'steorra', referring to the luminous celestial bodies in the night sky. It emerged as a modern given name alongside other nature and astronomical names in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and steady choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
8,275 babies in the United States have been named Star since 1880. It ranks #1837 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1465.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.2 %)
- TX (14.4 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- IL (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 49 |
| 1940-1950 | 273 |
| 1950-1960 | 552 |
| 1960-1970 | 588 |
| 1970-1980 | 902 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,000 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,221 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,820 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,207 |
| 2020-2029 | 643 |
Famous people named Star
- Star Jones: Television host, Lawyer
Fun facts
- Star belongs to a broader modern pattern of astronomical given names such as Stella, Nova, and Luna.
- The word traces back to the Proto-Germanic root '*sternǭ' and Old English 'steorra'.