Starr
Pronunciation: [ st-AHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Starr first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 175 babies have been named Starr in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Starr is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,548 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,548
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Starr
Starr is a boy name .
Is Starr a boy or girl name? Starr is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,548 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,536. Starr is more commonly used as a girl name.
Starr is currently ranked #34,548 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Starr include Sta, Sty, Stie, and Stakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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