Sterling is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1100 in 2025 with 218 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 218 births ranking #1117. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 257.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 7,373 girls born was named Sterling. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.