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The baby name Scarlett is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈskɑːrlət/ (SKAR-let).

Scarlett is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈskɑːrlət/ (SKAR-let)

What is the meaning of the name Scarlett ?

The baby name Scarlett is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈskɑːrlət/ (SKAR-let).

Scarlett is English in Origin.

Scarlett is an English given name derived from the medieval surname Scarlett, identifying a maker or seller of scarlet cloth. The word traces to Old French escarlate and Medieval Latin scarlata for fine, vividly red fabric - once prized and costly - so the name carries associations of richness, bold color, and vitality.

Used as a surname since the Middle Ages, Scarlett only gained traction as a first name in the 20th century, surging after Margaret Mitchell’s novel and the 1939 film introduced Scarlett O’Hara. It has since ranked highly in the US, UK, and elsewhere. Common variants include Scarlet (one t) and Scarlette; related or regional forms include Escarlata (Spanish) and Scarleth/Scarleta in parts of Latin America. Nicknames range from Scar and Letty/Lettie to Etta. Meaning: “scarlet, bright red;” by extension, luxury, courage, passion, and dramatic flair.

Scarlett has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Scarlett

Scarlett Johansson Actor · Born 1984 · United States Scarlett Johansson is best known as an American actress, especially for films like Lost in Translation, Marriage Story, and her role as Black Widow in the Marvel movies. She has become one of the highest-grossing actors in history, with her films earning over $15.4 billion worldwide. Scarlett Byrne Actor · Born 1990 · United Kingdom Scarlett Hannah Hefner, better known as Scarlett Byrne, is an English actress best known for playing Pansy Parkinson in the Harry Potter films and Nora Hildegard in The Vampire Diaries. She was born on 6 October 1990. Scarlett Pomers Actor · Born 1988 · United States Scarlett Pomers is best known for playing Naomi Wildman on Star Trek: Voyager and Kyra Hart on Reba. She is an American actress and former singer born on November 28, 1988.
Scarlett Estevez Actor · Born 2007 · United States Scarlett Estevez is an American actress best known for playing Megan in Daddy's Home and Daddy's Home 2. She started acting as a child and became widely recognized for those comedy films.

Scarlett – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2019 #1 — 436
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
United States Girls 2024 #27 5,894 8,487
MV Girls 0 #34 2 2,021
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
New Zealand Girls 2010 #39 82 98
Canada Girls 2024 #41 465 2,795
MO 0 #49 4 2,706
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
CN 0 #76 10 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
EC 0 #116 6 2,502
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
MT Girls 0 #150 4 3,773
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #175 5 1,568
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
CL Girls 0 #189 2,300 14,098
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
EC Girls 0 #217 23 3,650
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
CN Girls 0 #229 127 8,829
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
NA Girls 0 #232 6 7,146
MO Girls 0 #234 18 7,056
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Girls 0 #247 5 6,592
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
TW Girls 0 #259 18 8,139
CL 0 #268 157 6,867
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
GT 0 #298 17 5,948
QA Girls 0 #306 11 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #323 7 6,350
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
HK 0 #326 23 8,483
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PH Girls 0 #344 47 13,098
PL Girls 0 #345 10 5,096
MY 0 #347 8 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
BR 0 #355 6 5,969
France Girls 2021 #359 47 3,185
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
BO 0 #366 16 6,868
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
BD Girls 0 #377 10 8,413
MX 0 #379 35 8,339
NL 0 #382 10 2,481
HK Girls 0 #387 244 16,104
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
Austria Girls 0 #409 12 1,885
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PA Girls 0 #438 44 9,861
GT Girls 0 #444 62 7,500
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
RU Girls 0 #479 20 11,913
CR Girls 0 #486 47 11,342
KW Girls 0 #494 22 19,177
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CO 0 #502 9 7,768
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
BO Girls 0 #515 97 9,488
IQ Girls 0 #517 9 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
SG Girls 0 #531 56 18,916
AE Girls 0 #537 17 20,968
IR Girls 0 #537 9 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
HK Boys 0 #554 4 12,905
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AR Girls 0 #589 11 8,289
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
MX Girls 0 #625 768 17,781
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #646 9 13,121
CL Boys 0 #650 16 13,390
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #695 44 3,895
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
Germany Girls 0 #704 136 4,949
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
NG Girls 0 #768 19 15,093
PE Girls 0 #772 173 14,861
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
CO Girls 0 #850 233 16,140
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
NL Girls 0 #865 91 5,933
United States Boys 2024 #887 6 7,044
BR Girls 0 #890 52 12,708
Spain Girls 0 #891 93 5,561
MY Girls 0 #897 98 24,821
SA Girls 0 #898 38 25,931
PE Boys 0 #918 9 14,506
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #970 13 16,355
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
NG Boys 0 #997 5 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
IN Boys 0 #1,037 3 16,750
ZA Girls 0 #1,105 37 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
DZ 0 #1,167 10 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,280 167 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Scarlett is popular in 80 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Scarlett

Scarlett is predominantly a girl's name.
Scarlett is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈskɑːrlət/ (SKAR-let).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Scarlet and Scarlette.
Across languages, Scarlett has these equivalents: Escarlata (Spanish), Écarlate (French, rare), Scarlata/Scarlatta (Italian, rare), Rufina (Latin-derived name meaning 'red-haired'), Flanna/Flann (Irish, 'red-haired').
Yes, very popular — Scarlett ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Scarlett ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Scarlett's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #369 in 2011 to #359 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Scarlett are in our database, including Scarlett Johansson (Actor), Scarlett Byrne (Actor), Scarlett Pomers (Actor).