What is the origin of the name Scarlett?

Scarlett is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Scarlett?

In 2023, 5,894 babies were named Scarlett in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Scarlett a girl's name?

Yes, Scarlett is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Scarlett

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Births Last Year: 5,894 →

All-Time Total: 105,996

Peak Year: 2017

Scarlett is of English origin, derived from the surname "Scarlett," which comes from the Old French word "escarlate," meaning a type of rich, bright red cloth.

Notable Namesakes

Scarlett Johansson - Actress known for Marvel movies.
Scarlett O'Hara - Fictional character from "Gone with the Wind."
Scarlett Pomers - Actress known for "Reba" TV show.
Scarlett Byrne - Actress from "Harry Potter" series.
Scarlett Strallen - British actress in musical theater.
Scarlett Bowman - Actress from "Hollyoaks" TV show.
Scarlett Alice Johnson - Actress from "EastEnders" TV show.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Scarlett

Layla Natalie Avery Scarlet Amara Abigail Ellie Violet

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Scarlett

Eli Andrew Isaac Levi Paul Jonah Marcus Xander

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Scarlett

Reed Reid Roy Scarlet Scarlette

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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