29,967
There are 29,967 people in United States with name Sterling
1330th
Sterling is the 1330th most popular first name in United States

Approximately 9 people out of every 100K bear this name

96.04% of the people are Male, and 3.96% are Female with the first name Sterling

Male Count - 28,779
Female Count - 1,188

So, statistically the name Sterling is considered to be Male


Year Wise Usages

The average age of the people named Sterling is 32 years

Young
8,504
Adult
8,328
Old
7,610

24,442
Approximately 24,442 individuals named Sterling are estimated to be alive
5,525
While around 5,525 individuals named Sterling are estimated to have deceased

Did you know?

  • 11.99% of the names in the United States have the same number of characters as yours
  • 7.98% of the names in United States start with the letter S
  • Origin of James : 19th century

Different Versions of Sterling?
Meaning?
Sterling is a name of English origin meaning 'little star'. It is derived from the Old English word 'steorra' meaning 'star' and the suffix '-ling' meaning 'little'.
Sterling is not just a name! It has many hidden meanings...

S
Sensitive, another side shows.
T
Treat, that you always are.
E
Enrich, a quality you share.
R
Rapport, friends seek you.
L
Laughter, your joyful grin.
I
Independent, you take the lead.
N
Natural, the genuine side of you.
G
Gem, the jewel you are.

State Wise Usages

Texas has the highest number of people using the first name while Vermont has the lowest number of people.

  • Sterling in Texas - 3,856
  • Sterling in Vermont - 5

Texas
3,856
California
2,744
Pennsylvania
1,575
Virginia
1,452
Louisiana
1,253
Florida
1,148
New York
1,124
Utah
1,067
Georgia
978
Illinois
977
Ohio
976
Michigan
856
Tennessee
705
Arizona
611
Oklahoma
572
Alabama
546
Colorado
532
Kentucky
517
Arkansas
477
South Carolina
405
Indiana
359
Wisconsin
296
New Jersey
282
Washington DC
254
Mississippi
228
West Virginia
208
Minnesota
203
Iowa
189
Idaho
182
Nevada
172
New Mexico
140
Hawaii
134
Montana
96
Alaska
71
Maine
67
North Dakota
34
South Dakota
31
Wyoming
26
New Hampshire
6
Vermont
5