Starlet
Meaninglittle star · English
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,067 in 1957
6 babies were named Starlet in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1941–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Starlet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Starlet, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Starlet would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStarlet first shows up in US birth records in 1941, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 84 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1957, when it ranked #2,067. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Starlet means “little star”.
About the name Starlet
Starlet is a girl name of English origin meaning “little star”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-let”. US birth records list Starlet for girls from 1941 to 2025, in 79 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1957, when it ranked #2,067 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.5 | 222,222 girls |
| 1950s | 9.8 | 101,729 girls |
| 1960s | 12 | 82,713 girls |
| 1970s | 10 | 97,561 girls |
| 1980s | 9.5 | 105,485 girls |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 392,157 girls |
| 2000s | 4.2 | 238,095 girls |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 167,785 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 250,000 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Starlet
What does the name Starlet mean?
Starlet means “little star” in English.
What is the origin of the name Starlet?
Starlet has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Starlet a boy or girl name?
Starlet is a girl name.
How popular is the name Starlet?
Starlet ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1957 (#2,067).