Starr Unisex
Origin(s)
English; Old English
Meaning
English: star; Old English: star
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Starr is derived from the English word for the celestial body. It has been used as a given name since the 20th century, often associated with brightness and guidance. The name can also carry connotations of uniqueness and individuality, reflecting the characteristics of a star. It is sometimes used in artistic contexts, symbolizing inspiration.
Trend Summary
The name Starr has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Starla, Stella, Sable, Sabrina, Selene, Sienna, Scarlett
Variants
- Star
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Starr was first seen in the United States in 1914. Starr has ranked as high as #957 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Starr has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Starr (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| SC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 23 |
| 1938 | 23 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 38 |
| 1942 | 38 |
| 1943 | 37 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1945 | 39 |
| 1946 | 78 |
| 1947 | 120 |
| 1948 | 164 |
| 1949 | 96 |
| 1950 | 76 |
| 1951 | 97 |
| 1952 | 97 |
| 1953 | 104 |
| 1954 | 103 |
| 1955 | 87 |
| 1956 | 135 |
| 1957 | 111 |
| 1958 | 136 |
| 1959 | 115 |
| 1960 | 106 |
| 1961 | 113 |
| 1962 | 105 |
| 1963 | 93 |
| 1964 | 105 |
| 1965 | 71 |
| 1966 | 62 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 71 |
| 1969 | 80 |
| 1970 | 69 |
| 1971 | 64 |
| 1972 | 79 |
| 1973 | 63 |
| 1974 | 94 |
| 1975 | 116 |
| 1976 | 131 |
| 1977 | 183 |
| 1978 | 169 |
| 1979 | 195 |
| 1980 | 213 |
| 1981 | 191 |
| 1982 | 141 |
| 1983 | 161 |
| 1984 | 145 |
| 1985 | 115 |
| 1986 | 99 |
| 1987 | 89 |
| 1988 | 108 |
| 1989 | 124 |
| 1990 | 122 |
| 1991 | 135 |
| 1992 | 97 |
| 1993 | 103 |
| 1994 | 102 |
| 1995 | 92 |
| 1996 | 166 |
| 1997 | 302 |
| 1998 | 259 |
| 1999 | 209 |
| 2000 | 198 |
| 2001 | 178 |
| 2002 | 194 |
| 2003 | 160 |
| 2004 | 141 |
| 2005 | 135 |
| 2006 | 131 |
| 2007 | 136 |
| 2008 | 150 |
| 2009 | 146 |
| 2010 | 127 |
| 2011 | 98 |
| 2012 | 101 |
| 2013 | 93 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 47 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2019 | 136 |
| 2020 | 103 |
| 2021 | 105 |
| 2022 | 91 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2024 | 70 |