Starsha
A variant of Starsha, possibly derived from star-like elements or the cosmos.
Name Census estimates that about 246 living Americans carry the first name Starsha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Starsha today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Starsha births was 1980 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Starsha. 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.
People living today
246
~ 1 in 1,393,310 Americans
Peak year
1980
24 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,663
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Starsha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Starsha from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 179 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Starsha 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 Starsha 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 Starsha
The given name Starsha finds its origins in an ancient Slavic language, with roots dating back to the 9th century. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "starsh," which translates to "elder" or "senior." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon those who held positions of authority or wisdom within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Starsha can be found in the Novgorod Birch Bark Letters, a collection of ancient documents written on birch bark in the medieval city of Novgorod. These letters, which date back to the 11th and 12th centuries, provide a glimpse into the daily lives of the people who inhabited the region during that time.
In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Starsha Novgorodskaya was mentioned in the Novgorod Chronicles. She was a noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the political and social affairs of the city. Her influence and legacy were such that her name became associated with strength and leadership.
Another notable figure bearing the name Starsha was Starsha Bogdanovna, a Russian princess who lived in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Bogdan Khitrovo, a prominent boyar (nobleman) in the court of Ivan the Terrible. Starsha Bogdanovna was known for her strong character and unwavering devotion to the Orthodox faith.
In the 18th century, a renowned Russian artist named Starsha Fyodorovna Semyonova gained recognition for her intricate and detailed paintings. Her works, depicting scenes from Russian folklore and everyday life, were highly acclaimed and are still celebrated today.
The name Starsha also found its way into literary works, such as the novel "Starsha's Choice" by the renowned Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. The novel, published in the 19th century, explored themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships.
Throughout history, the name Starsha has been associated with a sense of wisdom, authority, and reverence. While its popularity may have waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Slavic people and their enduring traditions.
People
Starsha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Starsha 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
Starsha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Starsha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 246 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Starsha 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 1,393,310 US residents.
Is Starsha a common name?
We classify Starsha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 260 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Starsha most popular?
The single biggest year for Starsha was 1980, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Starsha is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Starsha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Starsha 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.
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.