Star first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Star has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Star

A name originating from English with the meaning "a celestial body that radiates light".

Popularity of Star by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Star is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 98% of people named Star being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 105 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Star.

YearMale CountFemale Count
20240105
2023594
2022094
20215126
20200128
201910130
20180102
20177117
2016593
2015592
20140107
20130104
20120136
20110152
20100169
20090147
20080187
20070199
20060194
20050186
20040168
20036181
20020174
20015186
20006198
19990186
19986209
19970221
19966143
1995673
1994079
1993078
1992083
1991073
1990076
1989082
1988070
1987072
1986683
1985062
1984093
19835112
19829123
19817133
19805170
19796148
19787147
19776134
1976096
1975076

The history of the first name Star

The name Star originates from the Old English word "steorra," which means "celestial body." It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sterron," which has roots in the Proto-Indo-European word "ster," meaning "star." This name has been used since ancient times, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 7th century AD.

In ancient mythology, stars were often personified as divine beings or celestial entities. In Greek mythology, the Pleiades were seven sisters who were transformed into stars after being pursued by the hunter Orion. In Roman mythology, the goddess Venus was associated with the morning star, also known as the planet Venus.

The name Star has been used throughout history by various cultures and civilizations. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Star Ughter, an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who lived in the 9th century AD. Another notable figure was Star Anice, a 12th-century French courtier and poet.

During the Renaissance period, the name Star gained popularity among the artistic and literary circles of Europe. Star Guicciardini, an Italian Renaissance painter born in 1475, was known for her portraits of notable figures of the time. Star Pico della Mirandola, born in 1463, was an Italian Renaissance philosopher and scholar who was celebrated for his work in bringing together different philosophical and religious traditions.

In the modern era, the name Star has been associated with several famous individuals. Star Parker, born in 1956, is an American conservative political commentator and author. Star Jones, born in 1962, is an American lawyer, television personality, and former co-host of the talk show "The View." Star Parivash, born in 1985, is an Iranian-American actress known for her roles in various television series and films.

Other notable individuals with the name Star include Star Placky, an American artist and sculptor born in 1938, and Star Lager, a Norwegian singer and songwriter born in 1976.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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