Scarlette
Scarlette is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Scarlet red; seller or manufacturer of fine scarlet cloth.
Origin and history
Scarlette is a modern feminine name derived from the Old French word 'escarlate', referring to a fine scarlet cloth and later the bright red color itself. It serves as an elaborated French-style variant of the classic name Scarlett. In the United States, it has gained steady popularity in recent years alongside other vintage and color-inspired names.
Popularity in the United States
5,806 babies in the United States have been named Scarlette since 1880. It ranks #2239 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #944.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.3 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- AZ (5.4 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 142 |
| 1970-1980 | 76 |
| 1980-1990 | 99 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 592 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,070 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,543 |
Nicknames
Scar, Lettie, Lottie
Fun facts
- Scarlette is a modern French-influenced spelling variation of Scarlett, adding a traditional French feminine suffix.
- Before describing a vivid shade of red, 'scarlet' originally referred to a luxurious type of wool fabric worn in medieval Europe.