Scarlette
girl name#1173 in 2025Scarlette entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #694 in 2016, ranks #1173 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1940–2025
#1173
rank today
#694
peak (2016)
197
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3741 |
| 1950s | #4368 |
| 1960s | #3826 |
| 1970s | #6276 |
| 1980s | #6580 |
| 1990s | #6037 |
| 2000s | #3620 |
| 2010s | #890 |
| 2020s | #1012 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Scarlette has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 5,700 people named Scarlette are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Scarlette is a kid of about 10 — 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 Scarlette in 2025?
- Scarlette ranks #1173 among US girl names in 2025, with 197 babies given the name.
- When was the name Scarlette most popular?
- Scarlette peaked in 2016, reaching #694 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Scarlette with classmates?
- Scarlette will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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