Star Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
2% Masculine / 98% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Star symbolizes brightness and guidance.
Meaning of the Name Star
Star is an English name that is derived from the celestial object in the night sky. It represents brightness, beauty, and guidance, and is often associated with positivity and inspiration. The name Star is also used metaphorically to represent someone who stands out or shines in a crowd.
Popularity of the Name Star
The popularity for the name Star peaked in popularity in the year 1997 with 221 births, which ranked number 1,621 out of 24,886 unique names for that year. Star had the most female births in 1997 with 221, which ranked number 907 out of 16,162 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 10, which ranked number 7,635 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Star has declined sharply over the last ten years from 136 births to 94 births, a decline of -30.88%. Among females, Star has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 136 births to 94 births, a decline of -30.88%.
Nationwide Popularity of Star
- 20 Year Trend of Star: -45.98%
- 10 Year Trend of Star: -30.88%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Star: -30.88%
Popularity of Star by State
Among females, Star was most popular in Western states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 13 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Star. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1749 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Star
- Total Births of Star: 91 (-3.63%)
- Female Births of Star: 91 (-3.63%)
Given the downward trend of Star over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.63% decrease in total births, for a total of 91 births in 2024. For Females, births for Star have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 91 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.63%.