Girl nameCurrently #489 in the USFalling
Scarlet
//ˈskɑɹlət//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20157 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Scarlet's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Scarlet's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Scarlet |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1950 | 36 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1955 | 57 |
| 1956 | 48 |
| 1957 | 38 |
| 1958 | 38 |
| 1959 | 38 |
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 72 |
| 1962 | 79 |
| 1963 | 82 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1966 | 54 |
| 1967 | 56 |
| 1968 | 47 |
| 1969 | 66 |
| 1970 | 55 |
| 1971 | 62 |
| 1972 | 66 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 64 |
| 1978 | 53 |
| 1979 | 60 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 57 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 50 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 51 |
| 1993 | 94 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 81 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 94 |
| 1999 | 67 |
| 2000 | 100 |
| 2001 | 115 |
| 2002 | 165 |
| 2003 | 169 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 214 |
| 2006 | 318 |
| 2007 | 406 |
| 2008 | 474 |
| 2009 | 497 |
| 2010 | 762 |
| 2011 | 864 |
| 2012 | 777 |
| 2013 | 848 |
| 2014 | 835 |
| 2015 | 870 |
| 2016 | 863 |
| 2017 | 786 |
| 2018 | 761 |
| 2019 | 829 |
| 2020 | 691 |
| 2021 | 698 |
| 2022 | 724 |
| 2023 | 663 |
| 2024 | 622 |
Scarlet through the decades
- Scarlet peaked in 2015, when 870 babies were named Scarlet in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Scarlet has risen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Scarlet currently ranks #489 in the US and is cooling off.