Scarlet

Scarlet is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 622 girls in the United States.

Scarlet at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Scarlet

Scarlet belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Scarlet first appears in Social Security records in 1939. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #370 in 2013, and in 2024 622 babies received the name — 17,121 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Scarlet in US records

First recorded (US)
1939
Best US rank
#370 in 2013
Peak year
2015
Babies named Scarlet in 2024
622
Total since 1880
17,121

Scarlet in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#155 in 2010
Babies named Scarlet in 2025
36
Total since 1996
4,860

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Scarlet mean?

The meaning of Scarlet is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Scarlet a boy or girl name?

Scarlet is a girl name. In 2024, 622 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Scarlet?

Scarlet comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Scarlet?

Scarlet first appears in US records in 1939. Its best-ever ranking was #370 in 2013, and 622 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].