How Many People Are Named Starlette?
Complete statistics for the name Starlette: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Starlette is a very rare female name, with only 663 people bearing it in the US today, making it one in 497,402 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 21 births, but it's now seen as a modern, newer-generation choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 714 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Starlette Through the Generations
Starlette has been a name that's slowly risen through the decades, with its peak year being 1982 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Starlette is 43, indicating that while the name isn't new, it's still considered fresh enough to be chosen by younger parents. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 30% under 30, 42% aged between 30 and 60, and 28% over 60, suggesting that the name has maintained its appeal across different generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Starlette's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Starlette
How Many People Have the Name Starlette?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 663 people in the United States currently share the name Starlette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 497,402 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Starlette a Common or Rare Name?
Starlette is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Starlette Mean?
Starlette means "creative variant of Stella" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Starlette in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Starlette Most Popular?
The name Starlette reached peak popularity in 1982, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Starlette?
Approximately 663 people named Starlette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 714. That works out to roughly 1 in 497,402 Americans.
Is Starlette a rare name?
Starlette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 497,402 Americans has this name.
What does the name Starlette mean?
Starlette means "creative variant of Stella" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Starlette more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Starlette are male and 100% are female.
When was Starlette most popular?
Starlette peaked in 1982 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.