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Summary

Sterling is an Old English name meaning 'little star' or associated with high quality. It has evolved through various forms over time and is linked to sterling silver, reflecting traits of elegance and purity. There is no significant biblical relevance. The name has gained popularity since the Middle Ages and is currently viewed positively as a sophisticated choice.

The name Sterling is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sterling has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sterling' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 377th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 407th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 467th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 551st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 481st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 663rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 434th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5122nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4639th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6601st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5156th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2745th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2879th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1608th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sterling' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.