Total births
134
Boys' name · since 1975
Starsky
134 babies named Starsky in U.S. Social Security records since 1975, with the highest year being 1976. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 134
- total births
- 1975–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
Starsky sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 134 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Starsky recorded 134 times among boys since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2000.
- 134 total births
- 1975–2000 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 85% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
134 boys have been named Starsky since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2000.
- 134
- total births
- 1975–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 85%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
85% of everyone ever named Starsky was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
45 babies were named Starsky in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Starsky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Starsky's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Starsky at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Starsky popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2000
- Peak year (1976)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Starsky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Starsky's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 85% of all-time use.
Starsky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
114 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 114 births (85% of all-time use).
Starsky by state
Where Starsky concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 6 | 4.5% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 6 | 4.5% |
Texas share of Starsky's total US births 11.2%
Even split
15 of 134 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Starsky? ▼
Starsky has been given to 134 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 45 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Starsky most popular? ▼
Starsky was most popular in the 1970s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Starsky most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Starsky are Texas (15 births), Alabama (6 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Starsky been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Starsky since 1975 -- 26 years through the most recent 2000 data.
What names are similar to Starsky? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Stanley, Stacy, Stacey, Stan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Starsky's data
- Starsky's decade-level peak was the 1970s (114 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Starskys (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Starsky
Nearby Names Like Starsky
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Starsky
Stanley Boy
#869 301,425 births
Stacy Boy
#10954 22,257 births
Stacey Boy
#6227 13,982 births
Stan Boy
#8374 8,480 births
Stanford Boy
#7266 7,727 births
Compare Starsky side by side: Starsky vs Stanley Starsky vs Stacy Starsky vs Stacey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Starsky: Baby Name Since 1975 - 134 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/starsky. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Starsky draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.