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UK girl's name

Starlett

A feminine given name of American origin referring to a celestial star.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Starlett is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Starlett popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Starlett. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Starlett ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Starlett.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Starlett as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2016

Births in 2016

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Starlett mean?

The name Starlett is a relatively modern name that emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is an English name derived from the word "star," which comes from the Old English word "steorra." The suffix "-lett" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or little star.

The name Starlett does not appear to have any significant historical or cultural references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its origins can be traced back to the growing fascination with the celestial bodies and the romanticization of stars during the late Victorian era and the early 20th century.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Starlett is found in the 1920s. Starlett Cambon, born in 1923, was a French actress and model who appeared in several films during the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her striking beauty and her association with the French New Wave cinema movement.

Another notable figure with the name Starlett was Starlett Miree, an American actress born in 1949. She had a successful career in television and appeared in popular shows such as "Barney Miller" and "The Rockford Files" in the 1970s and 1980s.

In the literary world, Starlett Curry was an American poet and author born in 1967. She published several collections of poetry and was known for her unique voice and her exploration of themes related to identity, feminism, and the human experience.

Starlett Hawkins, born in 1975, was an Australian singer-songwriter and musician. She gained popularity in the early 2000s with her alternative rock band and was known for her powerful vocals and emotionally charged lyrics.

Starlett Schrader, born in 1982, is an American professional golfer who has competed on the LPGA Tour and various other professional golf circuits. She has won multiple tournaments and has been recognized for her consistent and skilled performances on the golf course.

It is important to note that while these examples provide insights into the use of the name Starlett throughout history, the name itself is relatively modern and does not have a deep-rooted historical or cultural significance in the way that many ancient or traditional names do.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Starlett over time

The chart below shows babies named Starlett registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Starlett, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Starlett
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Decades

Starlett by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Starlett was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5785 6 2

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FAQ

Starlett: questions and answers

How popular is the name Starlett in the UK right now?

In 2016, Starlett was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Starlett most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Starlett in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Starlett?

A feminine given name of American origin referring to a celestial star.

How many people are called Starlett in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Starlett across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.