Scarlett

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Red; Scarlet

Background: The name Scarlett originates from the Old French word 'escarlate,' which is derived from the Latin 'scarlatum,' meaning 'red' or 'scarlet.' This name has been adopted into English, where it retains its primary meaning associated with the color red.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#354
Total births
106,042
Most popular decade
2010s (174,888 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+3 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1937

Gender usage

0.0% male 100.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
2009
First year births
7
First year rank
#9,864
Peak year
2009
Peak year births
7
Peak rank
#9,864
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#10,889

Female

First year
1937
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,434
Peak year
2017
Peak year births
7,719
Peak rank
#18
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
5,894
Recent rank
#27

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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