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At a Glance
- Origin
- Modern coinage (English, elaboration of 'Star')
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- star-LET
Starlette is a modern English coinage, formed as an elaboration of the name Star. It doesn't come from an established naming tradition, so if you're drawn to it, it's for its sound and its rarity rather than any inherited history. Based on Social Security Administration records going back to 1943, it has always been an uncommon choice.
Meaning & Origin of Starlette
Origin: modern coinage (English, elaboration of 'Star').
How to Pronounce Starlette
star-LETIPA /stɑːrˈlɛt/
Popularity of Starlette
Starlette's most popular year was 1965, when it ranked #2918 with 19 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #14994, with only 6.
Names Like Starlette
These names have followed a similar path to Starlette in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Starlette?
Starlette is pronounced star-LET (IPA: /stɑːrˈlɛt/).
Is Starlette a popular name right now?
Starlette peaked at #2918 in 1965 and is ranked #14994 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1943–2024.)
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