Declining since 1998, #2,719 for girls today.
Popularity of Starr since 1914
Babies named Starr per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 35 |
| 1930s | 122 |
| 1940s | 662 |
| 1950s | 1,061 |
| 1960s | 855 |
| 1970s | 1,163 |
| 1980s | 1,386 |
| 1990s | 1,587 |
| 2000s | 1,569 |
| 2010s | 879 |
| 2020s | 505 |
Meaning & origin
Starr is a variant of the word name Star, drawn from the celestial body. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, but its usage peaked in 1997. Since then, it has been declining in popularity; in 2025 it ranked 2,719, with approximately 1 in 25,512 girls receiving the name. Though less common than the single-r spelling, Starr has maintained a steady presence, particularly in the 1990s, when the name reached its highest usage. Its modern feel and celestial association keep it in use among parents seeking short, distinctive names.
Starr is a variant of the English word name Star, derived from the Old English 'steorra'. It came into use as a given name in the late 19th century, influenced by the celestial trend and the rise of virtue names. The spelling with double 'r' is less common but has been used to emphasize the pronunciation.
Where Starr 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: Star
Sibling names for Starr
Names that share Starr's style, for a brother or sister.
