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Sturgill

♂ Boy

Pronounced STUR-gil /ˈstɜr.ɡɪl/High

Meaning: From the English surname Sturgill/Sturgell — the meaning is uncertain (possibly linked to a 'stirrup' or 'stir' element); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A surname-name: Sturgill is an English surname; its meaning is uncertain. Crisp, rugged, and warm (said 'STUR-gil').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Sturgill/Sturgell — the meaning is uncertain (possibly linked to a 'stirrup' or 'stir' element); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#6119 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 70

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320172024

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

Sturgill comes from the English surname Sturgill/Sturgell — its meaning is uncertain (possibly linked to a 'stirrup' element or a place-name; routes uncertain, which we note honestly). A crisp, rugged, modern surname-name, given fresh life by the country musician Sturgill Simpson (nickname Sturg).

It registers thinly as a given name. Rare, of-uncertain-meaning, and rugged.

Did you know? Sturgill is an English surname whose meaning is uncertain (possibly linked to a 'stirrup' or 'stir' element) — a crisp, rugged surname-name, given fresh life by the musician Sturgill Simpson (we note the uncertain root; said 'STUR-gil').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Sturgill — meaning uncertain

Variations

SturgellSturgil

Nicknames

Sturg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sturgill mean?

Sturgill is an English surname; its meaning is uncertain, which we note honestly.

How do you pronounce Sturgill?

It's said STUR-gil /ˈstɜr.ɡɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sturgill a boy or girl name?

Sturgill is a boy's name.

How popular is Sturgill?

Sturgill is a very rare name in the U.S.

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