Sterling
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Sterling
Sterling derives from Old English and Middle English, originally referring to high-quality silver coins used in medieval England, with the name meaning "of genuine worth" or "excellent." The name emerged as a given name primarily in English-speaking cultures during the modern era, gaining particular popularity in the United States and Commonwealth nations, with no strong association to any specific religion.
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Etymology
Sterling derives from Old English and Middle English, originally referring to high-quality silver coins used in medieval England, with the name meaning "of genuine worth" or "excellent." The name emerged as a given name primarily in English-speaking cultures during the modern era, gaining particular popularity in the United States and Commonwealth nations, with no strong association to any specific religion.
Sterling currently ranks #346 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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