Scarlet Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Scarlet is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Scarlet?
Scarlet is spelled S-C-A-R-L-E-T. The name has 7 letters.
Scarlet at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The word “Scarlet” denotes a bright red cloth or a vivid red color.
- Origin
- The name Scarlet is derived from the English word scarlet, which refers to a rich, bright red fabric.
- Pronunciation
- SKAR-let · 2 syllables
Scarlet Popularity in 2025
Rank#509
Recorded Births581
- Girls usage fell 19 places to #509 and recorded 43 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Scarlet Mean?
The word “Scarlet” denotes a bright red cloth or a vivid red color.
Origin: The name Scarlet is derived from the English word scarlet, which refers to a rich, bright red fabric.
How Do You Pronounce Scarlet?
PronunciationSKAR-let
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Scarlet?
- History
- The term scarlet has been used as a color name since the late Middle Ages and has also been adapted as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Scarlet Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 581 | #509 |
| 2024 | Girls | 624 | #490 |
| 2023 | Girls | 664 | #463 |
| 2022 | Girls | 725 | #432 |
| 2021 | Girls | 698 | #449 |
| 2020 | Girls | 693 | #446 |
| 2019 | Girls | 829 | #378 |
| 2018 | Girls | 761 | #407 |
| 2017 | Girls | 786 | #398 |
| 2016 | Girls | 863 | #381 |
| 2015 | Girls | 870 | #376 |
| 2014 | Girls | 835 | #390 |
| 2013 | Girls | 848 | #370 |
| 2012 | Girls | 778 | #398 |
| 2011 | Girls | 864 | #372 |
| 2010 | Girls | 762 | #414 |
| 2009 | Girls | 497 | #607 |
| 2008 | Girls | 474 | #650 |
| 2007 | Girls | 406 | #720 |
| 2006 | Girls | 318 | #844 |
| 2005 | Girls | 214 | #1,105 |
| 2004 | Girls | 158 | #1,344 |
| 2003 | Girls | 169 | #1,242 |
| 2002 | Girls | 165 | #1,218 |
When Was Scarlet Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Girls
870 recorded births
National rank #376
2011 · Girls
864 recorded births
National rank #372
2016 · Girls
863 recorded births
National rank #381
2013 · Girls
848 recorded births
National rank #370
Where Scarlet Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #235 | 11 |
| KY | #259 | 17 |
| WI | #344 | 15 |
| OR | #353 | 10 |
| CA | #413 | 80 |
| PA | #428 | 25 |
| OK | #437 | 9 |
| IA | #437 | 7 |