How Many People Are Named Scarlett?
106,042
people in the United States are named Scarlett
1 in 3,159 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#658
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0317%
Of US population
Peak Year
2016
7,721 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
SKAHR-lit
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From a surname which denoted a person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet (a kind of cloth, ultimately derived from Persian سقرلاط (saghrilat)). Margaret Mitchell used this name for Scarlett O'Hara, the main character in her novel 'Gone with the Wind' (1936). Scarlett's name came from her grandmother's maiden name.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 9.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1937 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
15,067
Texas
10,812
New York
5,933
Florida
5,001
Ohio
3,829
Pennsylvania
3,664
North Carolina
3,372
Illinois
3,352
Georgia
3,208
Arizona
2,712
💡 Fun Facts About "Scarlett"
- 5,900 babies were named Scarlett in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2016
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1937
- Most popular in California
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