How Common is the First Name Sterling?
We estimate that there are 31,374 people named Sterling who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Sterling is the 602nd most common for men, and the 1,238th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Sterling?
The average person named Sterling is 28.31 years old.
Is Sterling a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
1,162 people named Sterling were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 345th most popular name for boys, and the 568th most popular overall.
The popularity of Sterling peaked in 1895, when it was the 305th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Sterling a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Sterling is a unisex name, but more common for men. 88.6% of people named Sterling are male, while 11.4% are female.
Popularity of Sterling in England
In 2020, Sterling was the in England and Wales.