Scarlett

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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

#32 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #33, likely #28 to #38

↗Steady favorite

Popularity over time

193019502020
Recent years · births per year

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

Common nicknames: Lettie, Letty, Scar, Carly, Scout
  • •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

Famous People

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Scarlett Johansson

Actress and singer

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Scarlett O'Hara

Iconic character from 'Gone with the Wind'

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Scarlett Moffatt

British television personality

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Scarlett Pomers

Actress and singer

Statistics

111,687

Total births since 1880

2017

Peak year

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