Holding steady.
Popularity of Starletta since 1957
Babies named Starletta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Starletta is a rare American invention that first appeared in recorded data in 1957. The name reached its modest peak in 1982, but even in that year it was given to fewer than 5 babies, so it has never broken into the national rankings. Its trajectory has been stable, with occasional births in low numbers. The name likely draws on the aspirational glamour of 'star,' combined with the fashionable suffix -etta, making it a distinctive choice. While no top states are associated with it, the name reflects a broader mid-20th century trend of inventive feminized names.
Starletta is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1957. It appears to blend the English word 'star' with the Italian diminutive suffix '-etta,' a pattern seen in names like Marietta and Rosetta. The name may have been inspired by the glamour of Hollywood stars. It saw modest use in the 1970s and 1980s, with its peak year in 1982.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Star, Letta, Stella
Variants: Starletta
Sibling names for Starletta
Names that share Starletta's style, for a brother or sister.
