Scarlett
A female given name transferred from the surname, of general post-1936 usage.
Every Scarlett since 1937 — 111,739 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Scarlett
Scarlett is a top-50 name for girls in the United States, ranked #32 in 2025 with 5,644 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 111,739 American babies have been named Scarlett. Its peak came in 2016, when 7,725 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 Scarlett stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Scarlett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,644 | #32 | 6 | #11,768 |
| 2024 | 5,912 | #27 | 6 | #12,123 |
| 2023 | 6,318 | #17 | 6 | #12,013 |
| 2022 | 7,258 | #14 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6,631 | #20 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6,521 | #21 | 5 | #13,708 |
| 2019 | 7,086 | #21 | 5 | #13,802 |
| 2018 | 7,226 | #20 | 6 | #11,897 |
| 2017 | 7,721 | #18 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7,720 | #18 | 5 | #13,858 |
| 2015 | 7,143 | #22 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6,011 | #30 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5,054 | #42 | — | — |
| 2012 | 4,045 | #61 | 6 | #12,026 |
| 2011 | 3,564 | #80 | — | — |
| 2010 | 2,717 | #115 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,923 | #170 | 7 | #10,778 |
| 2008 | 1,621 | #211 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,583 | #218 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,116 | #297 | — | — |
| 2005 | 733 | #424 | — | — |
| 2004 | 538 | #528 | — | — |
| 2003 | 327 | #759 | — | — |
| 2002 | 290 | #806 | — | — |
| 2001 | 237 | #938 | — | — |
| 2000 | 227 | #942 | — | — |
| 1995 | 272 | #751 | — | — |
| 1990 | 167 | #1,065 | — | — |
| 1985 | 112 | #1,231 | — | — |
| 1980 | 121 | #1,130 | — | — |
| 1975 | 54 | #1,752 | — | — |
| 1970 | 107 | #1,106 | — | — |
| 1965 | 103 | #1,031 | — | — |
| 1960 | 68 | #1,347 | — | — |
| 1955 | 96 | #1,030 | — | — |
| 1950 | 57 | #1,232 | — | — |
| 1945 | 34 | #1,396 | — | — |
| 1940 | 59 | #943 | — | — |
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Famous people named Scarlett
- Scarlett Johansson Actor · b. 1984
- Scarlett Byrne Actor · b. 1990
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scarlett mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, of general post-1936 usage.
How popular is the name Scarlett in 2025?
Scarlett ranked #32 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5,644 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Scarlett?
111,739 babies have been named Scarlett in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Scarlett most popular?
Scarlett peaked in 2016, when 7,725 newborns received the name.
Is Scarlett a boy or girl name?
Scarlett is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Scarlett rising or falling?
Scarlett has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Scarlett?
Well-known people named Scarlett include Scarlett Johansson (actor), Scarlett Byrne (actor).