Find out how popular the first name Star has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

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 2023, there were 94 female babies and 5 male babies born with the name Star.

Yes—according to the SSA data, 5 baby boys were named Star in 2023, despite it being a predominantly female name. We'd love to know why!

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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