Star

“Star” — English origin

Girl's name · #2051 in the US (2025) · 2000s

Star has appeared in US records since 1922 — best rank #893 (1980) · 8,275 babies named Star all-time · 1 in 17,000 girls born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 13,000 girls in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 16,000 girls in Canada (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 9 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Stars

Star Parker — Conservative activist and writer
Star Jones — American lawyer, television personality, fashion designer, author and women's and diversity advocate (born 1962)
Star Stowe — American playboy playmate (1956-1997)
Star Fire — Mexican professional wrestler
Star Jasper — American actress

In stories & tradition

Star Saber — Transformers multiverse
Star Butterfly — Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Star Thief — Earth-616

What Stars become

Among 50 notable people named Star:

Entertainers appear 2.32× more often than among typical names — e.g. Star Jones, American lawyer, television personality, fashion designer, author and women's and diversity advocate (born 1962).

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