N
NamyLab

Starlett

female
Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Little Star"

English coinage combining star with a diminutive suffix, used as an ornamental contemporary given name.

Themes:celestialdiminutivemodernwordname
CelestialCosmicUniqueRare

Fact-checked by Lily Anderson

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Sarah LawrencePublished NovelistName Collection Curator • Creative Names Editor

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Starlett

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#7883Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Selected Year Rank
Unranked

Starlett did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
--

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Starlett Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Starlett.

10 ideas
Staie
Nickname
Star
Nickname
stay
Nickname
star
Nickname
stie
Nickname
sto
Nickname
lett
Nickname
etty
Nickname
st
Nickname
ST
Nickname

Similar Names to Starlett

female

Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

#94
|Hebrew
female

Ashley

“Ash Tree Clearing”

#124
|English
female

Amanda

uh-MAN-duh

“Worthy of Love”

#496
|Latin
female

Amy

AY-mee

“Beloved”

#228
|French
female

Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

#282
|Greek
female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141
|Hebrew
female

Amber

“Amber Resin”

#541
|Arabic
female

Annie

“Grace, Favor”

#191
|Hebrew
female

Audrey

“Noble Strength”

#82
|English
female

April

“Opening of Spring”

#502
|Latin

Baby Name Lists That Include Starlett

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Starlett, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

13 linked lists

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Starlett mean?
Starlett means "Little Star". English coinage combining star with a diminutive suffix, used as an ornamental contemporary given name.
What is the origin of Starlett?
Starlett is of English origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.
How popular is the name Starlett?
According to the latest SSA data, Starlett is currently ranked #7883 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.
Is Starlett a girl name?
Starlett is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.
What are good nicknames for Starlett?
Popular nicknames for Starlett include Staie, Star, stay, star, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.
What names are similar to Starlett?
There are many names similar to Starlett in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length8 letters
US Rank#7883
Trend↑ Rising
Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Explore More Girl Names Like Starlett

Starlett has English roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our English baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Starlett appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Names That Mean Star and Unique Baby Names for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing Traditional English Names and Last Names That Mean Star.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Starlett pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Starlett beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

Explore our full baby name lists for origin-based, meaning-based, and themed collections, or head back to the baby name generator to continue your search.