Scarlet
Every Scarlet since 1939 — 17,709 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Scarlet
Scarlet is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #510 in 2025 with 581 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1939, 17,709 American babies have been named Scarlet. Its peak came in 2015, when 870 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Scarlet stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Scarlet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 581 | #510 |
| 2024 | 624 | #490 |
| 2023 | 664 | #464 |
| 2022 | 725 | #432 |
| 2021 | 698 | #449 |
| 2020 | 693 | #447 |
| 2019 | 829 | #378 |
| 2018 | 761 | #407 |
| 2017 | 786 | #400 |
| 2016 | 863 | #382 |
| 2015 | 870 | #376 |
| 2014 | 835 | #390 |
| 2013 | 848 | #370 |
| 2012 | 778 | #399 |
| 2011 | 864 | #373 |
| 2010 | 762 | #414 |
| 2009 | 497 | #607 |
| 2008 | 474 | #650 |
| 2007 | 406 | #722 |
| 2006 | 318 | #846 |
| 2005 | 214 | #1,108 |
| 2004 | 158 | #1,348 |
| 2003 | 169 | #1,248 |
| 2002 | 165 | #1,223 |
| 2001 | 115 | #1,607 |
| 2000 | 100 | #1,756 |
| 1995 | 81 | #1,786 |
| 1990 | 52 | #2,394 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,130 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,120 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,046 |
| 1970 | 55 | #1,697 |
| 1965 | 57 | #1,482 |
| 1960 | 44 | #1,722 |
| 1955 | 57 | #1,346 |
| 1950 | 36 | #1,570 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,223 |
| 1940 | 16 | #2,092 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Scarlet in 2025?
Scarlet ranked #510 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 581 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Scarlet?
17,709 babies have been named Scarlet in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Scarlet most popular?
Scarlet peaked in 2015, when 870 newborns received the name.
Is Scarlet a boy or girl name?
Scarlet is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Scarlet rising or falling?
Scarlet is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.