US Popularity:65
Origin:French
Meaning:red
Scarlett is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "red." While this color has many associations, the scarlet hue denotes courage, passion, and joy. Scarlet was also an occupational name for medieval fabric dyers and cloth merchants selling vibrantly colored materials. Literary fans may recognize the name from Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind, in which Scarlett O'Hara is the protagonist. From fictional rebels to fashionable sellers, Scarlett offers a world of exciting possibilities for baby.

Famous People Named Scarlett

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  • Scarlett Johansson
    Actress

Common Nicknames for Scarlett

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Scarlett are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Scarlett?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Scarlett is currently #70 on The Bump
Girl:Scarlett is currently #50 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Scarlett is currently #65 in U.S. births
Girl:Scarlett is currently #17 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#17
in 2023
- 3
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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