Little Mary; star of the sea
Marlet is a rare diminutive form of Mary, likely influenced by the French suffix '-et' or '-ette'. It shares the etymological roots of Mary, which is often interpreted as 'star of the sea' or 'bitterness'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Marlet in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
