Declining since 2012, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Starlynn since 1960
Babies named Starlynn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 127 |
| 2010s | 170 |
| 2020s | 70 |
Meaning & origin
Starlynn is a modern American invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960. Its popularity peaked in 2013, when it ranked highest among years, but has since been falling, with a consistent decline from 2012 onward. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107th, given to roughly 1 in 178,585 newborn girls. The name is a clear example of the contemporary trend of combining nature-related words (like 'star') with the feminine suffix '-lynn,' a pattern seen in names such as Kaylynn and Brooklynn. While Starlynn has not charted in any top state rankings, its use remains scattered across the United States, favored by parents seeking a distinct, celestial-sounding name with a modern flair.
Starlynn is a modern coinage, formed by combining the English word 'star' with the fashionable suffix '-lynn' (often derived from names like Lynn or Linda). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1960 and saw a peak in popularity around 2013, but has since declined. The name has no historical or linguistic roots beyond this recent construction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Star, Lynnie, Starry
Sibling names for Starlynn
Names that share Starlynn's style, for a brother or sister.
