Sterling
Male name · — Stable
14,801
Total Births
1994
Peak Year
#403
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sterling
Sterling is a male name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1990s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 14,801 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 352 births |
| 1890s | 526 births |
| 1900s | 771 births |
| 1910s | 1,057 births |
| 1920s | 1,217 births |
| 1930s | 863 births |
| 1940s | 972 births |
| 1950s | 1,038 births |
| 1960s | 984 births |
| 1970s | 820 births |
| 1980s | 1,151 births |
| 1990s | 1,825 births |
| 2000s | 1,162 births |
| 2010s | 1,404 births |
| 2020s | 659 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sterling?
Sterling has been given to 14,801 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1994 with 223 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #403.
Is Sterling a boy or girl name?
Sterling is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Sterling most popular?
Sterling was most popular in 1994, when 223 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Sterling?
Sterling first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).