About the name Scarlett
The origin of Scarlett is debated, and we couldn't confirm its meaning from a sourced etymology. A commonly cited theory links it to English roots, with the meaning “Scarlet red”. Treat that as a theory, not a settled fact.
Why we say this: we only state a meaning as fact when a sourced etymology (Wiktionary, with its references) supports it. For Scarlett we didn't find one we were confident in, so we show the popular explanation as a theory.
It has a modern feel. In 2025, Scarlett ranked #32 for girls in the US, with 5,644 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2017. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Scarlett were girls.
- US rank 2025
- #32
- In 2015
- #22
- Babies in 2025
- 5,644
Popularity of Scarlett, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Nicknames for Scarlett
- Letty
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