Unisex · #12,301 in 2026

Starlin

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#2,207 (1941)
Total Babies
226
5-Yr Trend
-20%
👧 Girl peak #11,509 (41 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,207 (226 total)
👦As Boy Name
1913
First Year
2024
Last Year
1941
Peak Year
#2207
Peak Rank
226
Total Count
35
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1958
First Year
1996
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#11509
Peak Rank
41
Total Count
8
Years Active

The Story of Starlin

As a girl name

Starlin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 6 Starlins were born — ranking #11,509 that year. As of 2026, Starlin ranks #13,518 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 41 Starlins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Starlin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1913, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1941, when 11 Starlins were born — ranking #2,207 that year. As of 2026, Starlin ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 226 Starlins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Starlin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Starlin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Starlin

What does the name Starlin mean?
Starlin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Starlin in 2026?
In 2026, Starlin ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Starlin most popular?
Starlin reached its peak popularity in 1941, ranking #2,207 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Starlin a unisex name?
Yes — Starlin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 15% of Starlins assigned female and 85% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Starlin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Starlin include Aniceto, Ulice, Williom. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Starlin

Starlin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 226 births in the dataset. Starlin's peak popularity came in 1941 when it ranked #2,207. Use the chart and map above to compare Starlin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.