Star
Pronunciation: [ st-AHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Star first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 143 babies have been named Star in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Star is past its peak , currently ranked #32,620 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,620
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Star is also used as a girl name, ranked #1894.
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About the Name Star
Star is a boy name .
Is Star a boy or girl name? Star is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,620 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,894. Star is more commonly used as a girl name.
Star is currently ranked #32,620 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Star include Stanley, Stanton . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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