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The name Starr originates from the Old English word 'starre', meaning 'star'. It evolved through various forms in the English language and is associated with brightness and celestial imagery. There is no biblical relevance to the name. Starr gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the United States, and is viewed as a distinctive and creative name today. Notable individuals with this name include Starr Jones and Ringo Starr.

The name Starr is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Starr has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Starr' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4347th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3635th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3771st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5548th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8634th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4931st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1971st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 983rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1128th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1264th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1306th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2247th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Starr' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.