Scarlett

Scarlett 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 5,894 girls in the United States.

Scarlett at a glance

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

About the name Scarlett

Scarlett 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, Scarlett first appears in Social Security records in 1937. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14 in 2022, and in 2024 5,894 babies received the name — 105,996 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Scarlett in US records

First recorded (US)
1937
Best US rank
#14 in 2022
Peak year
2017
Babies named Scarlett in 2024
5,894
Total since 1880
105,996

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Scarlett mean?

The meaning of Scarlett 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 Scarlett a boy or girl name?

Scarlett is a girl name. In 2024, 5,894 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Scarlett?

Scarlett comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Scarlett?

Scarlett first appears in US records in 1937. Its best-ever ranking was #14 in 2022, and 5,894 babies were given the name in 2024.

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