Declining since 1985, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Starla since 1942
Babies named Starla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 148 |
| 1950s | 1,041 |
| 1960s | 1,813 |
| 1970s | 1,405 |
| 1980s | 1,495 |
| 1990s | 741 |
| 2000s | 737 |
| 2010s | 604 |
| 2020s | 247 |
Meaning & origin
Starla is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1942, likely as a creative spelling variant of Stella or a direct derivation from the English word 'star'. Its peak popularity occurred in 1980, but usage has been declining since 1985. In the most recent data (2025), Starla ranked 5,099 with roughly 1 in 64,291 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most common in California, reflecting its sporadic but enduring use. Starla's sound aligns with other modern star and nature names, appealing to parents seeking a celestial but uncommon choice.
Starla is a modern coinage, likely derived from the English word 'star' or as a variant of the Latin-derived name Stella (meaning 'star'). The name gained limited use in the United States beginning in the 1940s, with a peak in popularity during the 1980s. Its trajectory has been falling since 1985.
Where Starla is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Starla
Sibling names for Starla
Names that share Starla's style, for a brother or sister.
