Free man or little star
A rare blend of the Germanic name Starling and the English surname Sterling. It is often interpreted as a diminutive of 'star' or a variant of the name Sterling, which means 'of high quality' or 'little star'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Starlin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Four-time MLB All-Star shortstop
Two-time MLB All-Star outfielder
