Star Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationstar / /stɑːr/English; Latin
Meaning
English: celestial body; Latin: star
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Star has been used in English-speaking countries and is often associated with celestial themes. It reflects a sense of brightness and guidance, similar to how stars are perceived in the night sky. In literature and popular culture, stars often symbolize hope and aspiration. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly as a unique choice for girls.
Trend Summary
The name Star has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Star was first seen in the United States in 1922. Star has ranked as high as #1038 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Star has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Star (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 20 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 25 |
| 1947 | 66 |
| 1948 | 52 |
| 1949 | 44 |
| 1950 | 41 |
| 1951 | 41 |
| 1952 | 42 |
| 1953 | 42 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1955 | 51 |
| 1956 | 72 |
| 1957 | 83 |
| 1958 | 59 |
| 1959 | 70 |
| 1960 | 75 |
| 1961 | 77 |
| 1962 | 69 |
| 1963 | 65 |
| 1964 | 66 |
| 1965 | 43 |
| 1966 | 51 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 48 |
| 1969 | 45 |
| 1970 | 39 |
| 1971 | 66 |
| 1972 | 67 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1974 | 69 |
| 1975 | 76 |
| 1976 | 96 |
| 1977 | 134 |
| 1978 | 147 |
| 1979 | 148 |
| 1980 | 170 |
| 1981 | 133 |
| 1982 | 123 |
| 1983 | 112 |
| 1984 | 93 |
| 1985 | 62 |
| 1986 | 83 |
| 1987 | 72 |
| 1988 | 70 |
| 1989 | 82 |
| 1990 | 76 |
| 1991 | 73 |
| 1992 | 83 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 79 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 143 |
| 1997 | 221 |
| 1998 | 209 |
| 1999 | 186 |
| 2000 | 198 |
| 2001 | 186 |
| 2002 | 174 |
| 2003 | 181 |
| 2004 | 168 |
| 2005 | 186 |
| 2006 | 194 |
| 2007 | 199 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 147 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 152 |
| 2012 | 136 |
| 2013 | 104 |
| 2014 | 107 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2018 | 103 |
| 2019 | 130 |
| 2020 | 129 |
| 2021 | 126 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2023 | 94 |
| 2024 | 105 |