Starling

Pronunciation: [ st-AHRL-ihng ]

Boy Name #12,994 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Starling is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced st-AHRL-ihng.

Parents who love the name Starling often also consider Stella, Stephen, Stanley .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,994
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Sta Sty Staie Starie

Also a Girl Name

Starling is also used as a girl name, ranked #28560.

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Similar Names

Stella Stephen Stanley Steve Stewart Sterling Steven Stuart

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Frequently Asked Questions About Starling

Is Starling a boy or girl name?

Starling is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12994. As a girl name, it is ranked #28560. Starling is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Starling?

Starling is pronounced st-AHRL-ihng.

How popular is the name Starling?

Starling is currently ranked #12994 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Starling?

Common nicknames for Starling include Sta, Sty, Staie, and Starie.

Is Starling a common or rare name?

Starling is an uncommon name, ranked #12994 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Starling

Starling is a boy name .

Is Starling a boy or girl name? Starling is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,994 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,560. Starling is more commonly used as a boy name.

Starling is currently ranked #12,994 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Starling include Sta, Sty, Staie, and Starie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.