Scarlette

Scarlette 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 214 girls in the United States.

Scarlette at a glance

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

About the name Scarlette

Scarlette 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, Scarlette first appears in Social Security records in 1940. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #696 in 2016, and in 2024 214 babies received the name — 5,606 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Scarlette in US records

First recorded (US)
1940
Best US rank
#696 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Scarlette in 2024
214
Total since 1880
5,606

Scarlette in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#920 in 2014
Babies named Scarlette in 2025
4
Total since 1996
420

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Scarlette mean?

The meaning of Scarlette 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 Scarlette a boy or girl name?

Scarlette is a girl name. In 2024, 214 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Scarlette?

Scarlette comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Scarlette?

Scarlette first appears in US records in 1940. Its best-ever ranking was #696 in 2016, and 214 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].