Star
How to say it: STAR · /ˈstɑr/
Directly from the English word 'star' (celestial body); used as a given name for its luminous, aspirational connotation.
Star was the 1,155th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 92 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,310 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,155 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 92 |
| Share of births | 1 in 21,389 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,310 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Star peaked in the 2000s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Star is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Star
- Star Jones (born 1962)American lawyer, television personality, fashion designer, author and women's and diversity advocate
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