Scarlet
girl name#509 in 2025Scarlet entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #370 in 2013, ranks #509 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1939–2025
#509
rank today
#370
peak (2013)
581
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3782 |
| 1940s | #1944 |
| 1950s | #1879 |
| 1960s | #1465 |
| 1970s | #1782 |
| 1980s | #2160 |
| 1990s | #2052 |
| 2000s | #1107 |
| 2010s | #388 |
| 2020s | #465 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Scarlet has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 17,500 people named Scarlet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Scarlet is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Scarlet in 2025?
- Scarlet ranks #509 among US girl names in 2025, with 581 babies given the name.
- When was the name Scarlet most popular?
- Scarlet peaked in 2013, reaching #370 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Scarlet with classmates?
- Scarlet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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