Starlette
Meaninglittle star · English
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,833 in 1965
12 babies were named Starlette in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,184 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1943–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Starlette you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Starlette, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Starlette would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryStarlette first shows up in US birth records in 1943, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 82 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1965, when it reached #2,833.
- TrendStarlette has climbed 1,184 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Starlette means “little star”.
About the name Starlette
Starlette is a girl name of English origin meaning “little star”. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-tte”. US birth records list Starlette for girls from 1943 to 2025, in 71 of those 83 years. Its best year was 1965, when it ranked #2,833 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.3 | 432,099 girls |
| 1950s | 4.1 | 242,131 girls |
| 1960s | 7.9 | 126,263 girls |
| 1970s | 7.4 | 134,953 girls |
| 1980s | 7.2 | 139,860 girls |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 699,301 girls |
| 2000s | 3.3 | 299,401 girls |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 194,553 girls |
| 2020s | 6.4 | 156,658 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 Starlette
What does the name Starlette mean?
Starlette means “little star” in English.
What is the origin of the name Starlette?
Starlette has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Starlette a boy or girl name?
Starlette is a girl name.
How popular is the name Starlette?
Starlette ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1965 (#2,833).