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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Star
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.
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.
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.
Star does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Stars in the wild.
26
UK babies named Star (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 135 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Star
Likely around 1 other Star in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Star
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