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Starr

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Pronounced STAHR /ˈstΙ‘ΙΉ/Medium

Meaning: starMedium

In 30 seconds: Starr is an English name meaning simply 'star,' a nature word turned given name.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaningstar
U.S. rank (2024)#2546 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births70 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 9,776

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 199719142024

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

Starr is the English word 'star' used as a name, the doubled-r spelling giving the everyday word a more distinct, name-like form. Its meaning is plain and bright, drawn straight from the night sky.

The spelling with two r's softens the link to the ordinary noun and gives the name a slightly vintage feel.

Did you know? Starr is a spelling variant of Star, so it keeps the same core meaning, 'star', while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Starr Andreeff (1963-)
    Canadian-American actress

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Starr mean?

Starr is an English variant of Star meaning 'star', from Old English steorra.

How do you pronounce Starr?

It's commonly said STAHR /ˈstΙ‘ΙΉ/.

Is Starr a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Starr is used as a girl name.

How popular is Starr?

In 2024, Starr ranked #2546 in the U.S. for girls, with 70 births recorded.

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