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Starlet

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Pronounced STAR-let /ˈstɑːr.lɛt/High

Meaning: An English word name: 'starlet' means 'a little star' and, by extension, a rising young performer. Used as a given name for its glamour and sparkle.Medium

In 30 seconds: A glamorous word name: Starlet means 'a little star,' a rising young performer (said 'STAR-let').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English word name: 'starlet' means 'a little star' and, by extension, a rising young performer. Used as a given name for its glamour and sparkle.
U.S. rank (2024)#11987 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1981
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,050

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198119412024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The girl's name Starlet is an English word name meaning 'a little star,' also used for a rising young performer. It carries glamour and shine. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as playful and bright (said 'STAR-let').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, glamorous, and bright.

Did you know? Starlet blends 'star' with the diminutive '-let' — literally 'a little star,' and long a word for a rising young performer, giving the name a built-in sparkle (said 'STAR-let').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Starlet — English word name 'a little star'

Variations

StarletteStarStarla

Nicknames

StarLettie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Starlet mean?

Starlet is an English word name meaning 'a little star,' also a rising young performer.

How do you pronounce Starlet?

It's said STAR-let /ˈstɑːr.lɛt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Starlet a boy or girl name?

Starlet is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Starlet?

Starlet is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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