Will my child share the name Star with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Star per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Star in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Star becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Star has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 135 places in the last five years. Its peak was #632 in 2008. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Star a good choice for a distinctive name?

Star is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Star a popular baby name in the United States?

Star does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1262

Star

Star is a distinctive choice, ranked #1262 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Star in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1262

About the Name Star

Star has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 135 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #632 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Star is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.