Sterlin
Every Sterlin since 1916 — 737 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sterlin
Sterlin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,810 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 737 American babies have been named Sterlin. Its peak came in 1993, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sterlin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sterlin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,810 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,209 |
| 2023 | 5 | #13,918 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,642 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,435 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,785 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,950 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,747 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,926 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,962 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,486 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,797 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,057 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,071 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,699 |
| 2009 | 6 | #12,283 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,224 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,407 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,980 |
| 2004 | 9 | #8,067 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,507 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,102 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,963 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,322 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,537 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,323 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,349 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,837 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 7 | #2,967 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,553 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,794 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,465 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sterlin in 2025?
Sterlin ranked #11,810 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sterlin?
737 babies have been named Sterlin in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sterlin most popular?
Sterlin peaked in 1993, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Sterlin a boy or girl name?
Sterlin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sterlin rising or falling?
Sterlin has been roughly stable over the past decade.