Will my child share the name Star with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Star per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Star in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Star becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Star is declining: down 385 places since 2020, to #1,512 in 2025. It peaked at #632 in 2008.

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.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1512

Star

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Star is a distinctive choice, ranked #1512 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Star in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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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 uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Star in their class.