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Scarlett Girl

Popularity: #27 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSKAR-let / /ˈskɑːrlɪt/

English; Latin

Meaning

English: red; Latin: scarlet

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Scarlett is derived from the English word for a bright red color, which itself comes from the Latin 'scarlatum'. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to the character Scarlett O'Hara from Margaret Mitchell's novel 'Gone with the Wind'. The name has been associated with passion and vibrancy, reflecting its color connotation.

Trend Summary

Scarlett has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States, particularly since the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Scarlet
  • Scarlette

International Variants

  • Scarlett (English)
  • Scarlotte (French)

Famous people named Scarlett

Scarlett Johansson is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Lost in Translation' and 'The Avengers'.

Scarlett Moffatt is a British television personality and author, recognized for her appearances on reality shows.

Scarlett O'Hara is a fictional character from Margaret Mitchell's novel 'Gone with the Wind', known for her strong-willed personality.

Scarlett Lewis is an American author and advocate, known for her work in promoting kindness and compassion after the Sandy Hook tragedy.

Fictional characters named Scarlett

Scarlett O'Hara is the protagonist in 'Gone with the Wind', navigating life during the American Civil War.

Scarlett Witch, also known as Wanda Maximoff, is a character in Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, possessing reality-altering powers.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Scarlett was first seen in the United States in 1937. Scarlett has ranked as high as #60 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Scarlett has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Scarlett (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 710
12%
TX 634
11%
NY 319
6%
FL 278
5%
PA 233
4%
NC 207
4%
OH 203
4%
GA 188
3%
IL 185
3%
NJ 169
3%
TN 157
3%
VA 149
3%
IN 144
3%
AZ 129
2%
WI 122
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19377
19386
19397
194059
194177
194276
194368
194445
194534
194646
194743
194865
194953
195057
195139
195234
195337
195446
195596
195675
195768
195859
195949
196068
1961114
1962131
1963115
1964113
1965103
196676
196778
1968101
196989
1970107
197192
197287
197374
197485
197553
197696
1977133
197887
1979108
1980122
1981113
198287
198391
1984124
1985112
1986137
1987152
1988132
1989138
1990167
1991152
1992204
1993250
1994235
1995272
1996248
1997231
1998254
1999245
2000227
2001237
2002290
2003327
2004538
2005733
20061,116
20071,583
20081,621
20091,922
20102,717
20113,564
20124,045
20135,053
20146,010
20157,143
20167,716
20177,719
20187,223
20197,084
20206,518
20216,627
20227,256
20236,311
20245,894