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Sterling Meaning

    

What does Sterling mean?

The name Sterling is of English origin.

The meaning of Sterling is "high quality".

Sterling is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 8 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ster-ling.

The Given Name Sterling

The given name Sterling derives from the word sterling.

In the Middle Ages, many Norman coins had a little star on them, sterrling in Old English.

Eventually the word sterling became synonymous with high worth or quality.

Sterling is a valiant and classic name.

A name fit for a child full of grace and spirit, a little explorer.

Sterling remains a favorite due to its popular and sophisticated nature.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Sterling K. Brown, and Sterling Knight.

Sterling Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 409 in baby name popularity for boys with 777 occurrences. It ranked 1,664 in baby name popularity for girls with 126 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 434 in baby name popularity for boys with 711 occurrences. It ranked 1,695 in baby name popularity for girls with 126 occurrences.

Want to see how Sterling sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Sterling Name Popularity Page.

Sterling Related Names

Variants of the name Sterling include Sterlyn, Stirling.

Famous Sterlings

  • Sterling K. Brown ~ Actor
  • Sterling Knight ~ Actor

Sterling Numerology

What will your new littleSterling be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Sterling are often frank and grandiose but most of all they are read more >>

Sterling Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Sterling in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Sterling.

Just for fun, see the name Sterling in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Sterling in Nautical Flags page.