Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Starlyn since 1946
Babies named Starlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 113 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 117 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Starlyn is a modern feminine name first recorded in 1946, reflecting a trend of celestial and inventive names. It combines the word 'star' with the popular suffix '-lyn', a pattern seen in many contemporary names. The name reached its peak rank of 10,107 in 2007, a year when it was most frequently chosen, and has since remained stable in usage. In 2025, approximately 1 in 178,585 newborns were named Starlyn, indicating its rarity. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state, suggesting its use is spread across the country. Starlyn fits within a broader category of astronomical names like Nova and Stella, offering a distinct option without a long historical pedigree.
Starlyn is a modern coinage, first recorded in 1946. It appears to be a combination of the English word 'star' and the fashionable suffix '-lyn', which has been widely used in contemporary feminine names such as Madelyn and Jocelyn. The name saw its peak popularity in 2007 and has remained in sporadic use since, reflecting a broader trend of celestial-inspired names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Star, Lyn
Sibling names for Starlyn
Names that share Starlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
