Sterling is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #346 in 2025 with 944 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 944 births ranking #346. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 101.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,809 boys born was named Sterling. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.