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Sterling

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Sterling was most popular in 2025, when 1,162 American babies were given the name — ranking #568 that year. In 2025 it ranked #568, with 1,162 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 41,197 people named Sterling.

Most popular in2025
Rank that year#568
Births that year1,162
Total since 188041,197

Sterling over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sterling’s peak in 2025. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org