Scarlet

Rank 432nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Scarlet was 432nd most popular baby name for girls and 870th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 720 babies were named Scarlet in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,673 babies in the United States were named Scarlet. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Scarlet is around 12 to 17 years old.

The name "Scarlet" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Scarlet include Scar and Lettie.

Scarlet Meaning & Origin

Scarlet, named after the vibrant color, often evokes a sense of passion, boldness and confidence.

The name Scarlet is described as vivacious, mysterious and passionate.

Pronunciation

Scarlet is pronounced scar-let in English. The name Scarlet has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Scarlet

  • Scarlet is also a term used to describe a bright shade of red. It is often associated with love, passion, and desire.

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Geography

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