Starlett
Every Starlett since 1942 — 747 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Starlett
Starlett is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,716 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 747 American babies have been named Starlett. Its peak came in 1981, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Starlett stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Starlett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,716 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,912 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,528 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,987 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,387 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,895 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,632 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,830 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,608 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,757 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,957 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,385 |
| 2013 | 18 | #7,002 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,604 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,653 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,167 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,324 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,465 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,282 |
| 2006 | 9 | #12,302 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,188 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,764 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,103 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,785 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,756 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,508 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,864 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,925 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,455 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,520 |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,122 |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,751 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,210 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,358 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Starlett in 2025?
Starlett ranked #14,716 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Starlett?
747 babies have been named Starlett in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Starlett most popular?
Starlett peaked in 1981, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Starlett a boy or girl name?
Starlett is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Starlett rising or falling?
Starlett is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.