Scarlett
s-carle-tt,
sc(ar)-lett
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
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Scarlett JohanssonActress
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
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Ancestry, Scarlett Family History
House of Names, Scarlett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Behind the Name, Scarlett June 2023
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
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