Scarlett
English girl's name meaning “dyer of scarlet cloth”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- dyer of scarlet cloth
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 8
- US rank (2023)
- #17
- Born in 2023
- 6,311
Meaning & origin
Scarlett began as an occupational surname for a dyer or seller of scarlet fabric. It became a first name after Margaret Mitchell's Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1936).
Popularity
In the latest US data, Scarlett ranked #17 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,311 US girls were given the name Scarlett.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #17 in 2023
“Unranked” means Scarlett was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with S.
Nicknames
Scar
Scarlett: frequently asked questions
What does the name Scarlett mean?
Scarlett is a English name meaning "dyer of scarlet cloth". Scarlett began as an occupational surname for a dyer or seller of scarlet fabric. It became a first name after Margaret Mitchell's Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1936).
Where does the name Scarlett come from?
Scarlett is of English origin. Scarlett began as an occupational surname for a dyer or seller of scarlet fabric. It became a first name after Margaret Mitchell's Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1936).
Is Scarlett a boy or a girl name?
Scarlett is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Scarlett?
In 2023, 6,311 US girls were given the name Scarlett.
Is Scarlett a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Scarlett ranked #17 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Scarlett?
Common nicknames for Scarlett include Scar.