Scarlett
Scarlett is an English occupational surname derived from the Middle English word for a rich, vibrant red cloth or the person who sold it. The name evokes the bold crimson color and carries connotations of passion and strength.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,452. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,564
- 2012: 4,045
- 2013: 5,054
- 2014: 6,011
- 2015: 7,143
- 2016: 7,720
- 2017: 7,721
- 2018: 7,226
- 2019: 7,086
- 2020: 6,521
- 2021: 6,631
- 2022: 7,258
- 2023: 6,318
- 2024: 5,912
- 2025: 5,644
- 2026 (projected): 5,452
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong association with the color red and the classic novel 'Gone with the Wind'
- •Has experienced a major popularity surge in recent decades
- •Works well as both a first name and middle name
Similar Names
Famous People
Scarlett Johansson
Actress and singer
Scarlett O'Hara
Iconic character from 'Gone with the Wind'
Scarlett Moffatt
British television personality
Scarlett Pomers
Actress and singer
Statistics
111,687
Total births since 1880
2017
Peak year
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