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Sterling refers most specifically to a census-designated place (CDP) in Loudoun County, Virginia. The population of the CDP as of the 2020 United States Census was 30,337 The CDP boundaries are confined to a relatively small area between Virginia State Route 28 on the west and Virginia State Route 7 on the northeast, excluding areas near SR 606 and the Dulles Town Center. == Etymology == The name Sterling was adopted in 1887 after several changes to the village’s name. Originally, the area was known as Guilford and later Loudoun. The post office, established in the mid-1800s, was initially named Guilford Station. As the railroad expanded, the name Loudoun was used briefly to denote the village, due to being situated next to the "Loudoun" station. This proved confusing especially as Loudoun County communities began to develop further into the county passed Sterling. In 1887, the name was officially changed to Sterling to avoid this confusion. The choice of the name Sterling was linked to historical references to Norman pennies (sterlings) from the 11th and 12th centuries. These coins were widely known for their value and quality, and the term later evolved to represent the British currency, the pound sterling.