Scarlet

Scarlet: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameEnglish origin#510 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Scarlet

  • A female given name from English, a modern variant of Scarlett, or from the common noun scarlet.

How popular is Scarlet?

#510girls, 2025
581U.S. babies in 2025
#370peak rank (2013)
17,709babies since 1880

Since 1880, 17,709 girls in the U.S. have been named Scarlet. Its highest rank for girls was #370 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #510 for girls, with 581 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Scarlet FAQ

What does the name Scarlet mean?

A female given name from English, a modern variant of Scarlett, or from the common noun scarlet.

What is the origin of the name Scarlet?

Scarlet is listed as a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Scarlet?

Since 1880, 17,709 girls in the U.S. have been named Scarlet. Its highest rank for girls was #370 in 2013. In 2025 it ranked #510 for girls, with 581 babies given the name.

Is Scarlet a boy or girl name?

Scarlet is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,709 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.