Starleen
A feminine given name combining "star" with the suffix "-leen", suggesting radiance or brilliance.
Name Census estimates that about 68 living Americans carry the first name Starleen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Starleen today is around 53 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Starleen births was 1958 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Starleen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Starleen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
68
~ 1 in 5,040,505 Americans
Peak year
1958
11 babies that year
Average age
53
years old
2004 SSA rank
#18,457
Tracked since 1947
Census
Starleen in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 180 people with the first name Starleen, which placed it at #41,022 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#41,022
National first-name rank
People counted
180
180 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
56.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Starleen
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Starleen is White at 56.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.0%) and Black (10.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Starleen described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Starleen at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White56.7% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino20.0% · 36
- Black or African American10.6% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander6.7% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.3% · 6
- Two or more races2.8% · 5
Popularity
Starleen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Starleen from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 24 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Starleen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Starleen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Starleen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Starleen
The given name Starleen is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the English word "star" and the suffix "-leen," which is derived from the French feminine diminutive suffix "-leine." The name does not have a clear cultural or linguistic origin, but rather seems to be a creative construct, perhaps inspired by the celestial imagery of stars.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Starleen in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or early historical records. This suggests that the name is a contemporary coinage, possibly emerging as a unique and distinctive name choice in the latter half of the 20th century.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Starleen are relatively scarce, as it is a fairly uncommon name. However, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name throughout history.
One of the earliest known individuals named Starleen was Starleen Daniels, an American writer and journalist born in the 1940s. She was known for her contributions to various publications and her work in the field of journalism.
Another individual with the name Starleen was Starleen Wagner, an American artist and painter who lived in the latter half of the 20th century. Her works were exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions, showcasing her unique artistic style.
In the realm of music, Starleen Davidson was an American singer and songwriter active in the 1970s and 1980s. She released several albums and gained recognition for her soulful performances and songwriting skills.
Starleen Sutton, born in the mid-20th century, was a prominent figure in the field of education. She dedicated her career to teaching and inspiring young minds, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of countless students.
Lastly, Starleen Pearson, an American entrepreneur and business leader, made her mark in the corporate world during the latter part of the 20th century. She was recognized for her innovative approaches and leadership skills in various business ventures.
It is important to note that while these individuals bearing the name Starleen have made notable contributions in their respective fields, the name itself does not have a long-standing historical or cultural tradition. It remains a relatively modern and unique name choice, likely reflecting the creative and celestial inspirations of its origins.
People
Starleen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Starleen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Starleen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Starleen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 68 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Starleen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,040,505 US residents.
Is Starleen a common name?
We classify Starleen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Starleen most popular?
The single biggest year for Starleen was 1958, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Starleen is about 53 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Starleen in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 180 people with the name Starleen, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #41,022 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Starleen in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Starleen?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Starleen leans strongly female. 182 people counted with this name were female (97.8%), compared with 4 male bearers (2.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Starleen?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Starleen is White at 56.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.0%) and Black (10.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Starleen most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Starleen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 56.7% (102 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Starleen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Starleen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Starleen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Starleen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Starleen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Starleen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Starleen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.