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Sterling

Sterling is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Sterling?

Recorded births named Sterling by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	41,197 births
England & Wales since 1996	261 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Sterling's popularity over time

Babies named Sterling per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 2025 (1,162/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2022 (25/yr).

When was Sterling popular?

Sterling reached its peak in 2025, when it was the #569 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 2020s name.

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