Scarlet
Scarlet is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright red; fine woolen cloth.
Origin and history
Scarlet is an English name derived from the word for a vivid red color or the fine cloth originally associated with it. The name gained widespread cultural recognition through literary characters and media, leading to increased usage in recent decades. In the U.S., it remains a popular modern choice for baby girls.
Popularity in the United States
17,709 babies in the United States have been named Scarlet since 1880. It ranks #1142 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #455.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.5 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 216 |
| 1950-1960 | 348 |
| 1960-1970 | 609 |
| 1970-1980 | 536 |
| 1980-1990 | 493 |
| 1990-2000 | 704 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,616 |
| 2010-2019 | 8,196 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,985 |
Nicknames
Scar, Scarie
Fun facts
- The word originates from Old French 'escarlate' and Medieval Latin 'scarlatum', referring to a rich dyed cloth before meaning the color itself.
- The name's visibility in American culture was significantly boosted by literature and cinema throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.