Scarlet
Girl name · American · English
Meaningscarlet red · English
- US rank
- #509
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #370 in 2013
581 babies were named Scarlet in the US in 2025. It has dropped 63 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1939–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Scarlet you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,766 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Scarlet, 581 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Scarlet would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryScarlet first shows up in US birth records in 1939, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 86 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2013, when it reached #370.
- Then vs nowScarlet is 6.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 18,149 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,766.
- TrendScarlet has slipped 63 places over the last five years and now sits at #509. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedScarlet is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #235, followed by Kentucky (#259) and Wisconsin (#344). It's in the top 1,000 in 32 states.
- MeaningIn English, Scarlet means “scarlet red”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Scarlet
Scarlet is a girl name of American and English origin meaning “scarlet red”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-let”. US birth records list Scarlet for girls from 1939 to 2025, in 87 of those 87 years. Its best year was 2013, when it ranked #370 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #509, with 581 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5.5 | 181,818 girls |
| 1940s | 15 | 66,756 girls |
| 1950s | 18 | 55,586 girls |
| 1960s | 33 | 29,976 girls |
| 1970s | 35 | 28,885 girls |
| 1980s | 29 | 34,831 girls |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,452 girls |
| 2000s | 140 | 7,118 girls |
| 2010s | 468 | 2,135 girls |
| 2020s | 409 | 2,442 girls |
Other spellings of Scarlet
More American girl names
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Daisy · day's eye
- Girl name: Josie · he will add
- Unisex name: Kinsley · king's meadow
- Girl name: Sienna · from Siena
- Unisex name: Brooklyn · from Brooklyn, New York
- Girl name: Summer · summer
- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Scarlet
What does the name Scarlet mean?
Scarlet means “scarlet red” in English.
What is the origin of the name Scarlet?
Scarlet has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Scarlet a boy or girl name?
Scarlet is a girl name.
How popular is the name Scarlet?
Scarlet ranked #509 for US girls in 2025, given to 581 babies. Its best year was 2013 (#370).