Scarlet Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSKAR-let / /ˈskɑːrlɪt/English; Latin
Meaning
English: bright red; Latin: scarlet
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Scarlet is derived from the English word for a bright red color, which itself comes from the Latin 'scarlatum'. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, gaining popularity in literature and culture. The name is often associated with passion and vibrancy due to its color connotation.
Trend Summary
Scarlet has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Scarlett
International Variants
- Scarlet (English)
- Scarlotte (French)
Famous people named Scarlet
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Fictional characters named Scarlet
Scarlet Witch is a character from Marvel Comics, known for her reality-altering powers.
Scarlet is a character in the video game series 'Guilty Gear', recognized for her fighting skills.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Scarlet was first seen in the United States in 1939. Scarlet has ranked as high as #665 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Scarlet has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Scarlet (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 86 | |
| TX | 61 | |
| NY | 39 | |
| IN | 35 | |
| FL | 29 | |
| PA | 28 | |
| OH | 24 | |
| NC | 18 | |
| AZ | 17 | |
| IL | 16 | |
| NJ | 16 | |
| WA | 14 | |
| TN | 14 | |
| GA | 13 | |
| MN | 13 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1949 | 29 |
| 1950 | 36 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 35 |
| 1955 | 57 |
| 1956 | 48 |
| 1957 | 38 |
| 1958 | 38 |
| 1959 | 38 |
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 72 |
| 1962 | 79 |
| 1963 | 82 |
| 1964 | 52 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1966 | 54 |
| 1967 | 56 |
| 1968 | 47 |
| 1969 | 66 |
| 1970 | 55 |
| 1971 | 62 |
| 1972 | 66 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 43 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 64 |
| 1978 | 53 |
| 1979 | 60 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 57 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 50 |
| 1986 | 41 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 46 |
| 1989 | 57 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 51 |
| 1993 | 94 |
| 1994 | 65 |
| 1995 | 81 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 94 |
| 1999 | 67 |
| 2000 | 100 |
| 2001 | 115 |
| 2002 | 165 |
| 2003 | 169 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 214 |
| 2006 | 318 |
| 2007 | 406 |
| 2008 | 474 |
| 2009 | 497 |
| 2010 | 762 |
| 2011 | 864 |
| 2012 | 777 |
| 2013 | 848 |
| 2014 | 835 |
| 2015 | 870 |
| 2016 | 863 |
| 2017 | 786 |
| 2018 | 761 |
| 2019 | 829 |
| 2020 | 691 |
| 2021 | 698 |
| 2022 | 724 |
| 2023 | 663 |
| 2024 | 622 |