Star

♂ Boy

Pronounced STAR /ˈstɑːr/High

Meaning: The English word 'star', 'a shining celestial body; one who shines'. A word-name that usually reads unisex-to-feminine; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright word-name: Star means 'a shining star' (said 'STAR'). Usually reads feminine — here a boy, which we flag.

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MeaningThe English word 'star', 'a shining celestial body; one who shines'. A word-name that usually reads unisex-to-feminine; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#13904 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Star is the English word 'star', 'a shining celestial body'. It reads bright and bold; usually leaning feminine, it is used here for a boy, which we flag — rare in the U.S. (said 'STAR').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., and more often for girls. Rare, bright, and cross-sex.

Did you know? Star is the English word for 'a shining celestial body; one who shines' — a vivid word-name that usually reads unisex-to-feminine; it is used here for a boy, which we flag honestly (said 'STAR').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Star — English word 'star'; usually feminine, here a boy

Variations

StarrSterlingStella

Nicknames

StarryStarr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Star mean?

Star is the English word for 'a shining celestial body; one who shines'.

How do you pronounce Star?

It's said STAR /ˈstɑːr/ — one syllable.

Is Star a boy or girl name?

Star is used here for a boy, though it usually reads unisex-to-feminine — we flag the lean.

How popular is Star?

Star is a rare name in the U.S., and more often used for girls.