Scarlet Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Historically, the color scarlet was worn by warriors and soldiers, symbolizing courage and bravery.

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A Deep Dive

Scarlet Overview

Meaning

Red

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from Old French word “escarlate”, rooted in Medieval English

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈskɑrlət/

Popularity

Scarlet is a well-known name globally, particularly in English-speaking countries. In the USA, it ranked as the 465th most popular name for girls in 2023​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Classic

Associated Traits

Elegant, passionate, artistic, lively

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Scarlet often symbolizes passion, wealth, and power, reflecting its historical association with luxurious red fabric and dye​

Name Day

October 1st (Poland)​
A Deep Dive

Scarlet Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Scarlett, Scarlette, Scarleth, Scarletta, Skarlet

Common Nicknames

Cara, Etta, Sky, Scarly

Diminutives

Scar, Lettie, Letty

Famous People

  • Scarlett Johansson
    (American Actress)
  • Scarlet Fu
    (American Journalist)
  • Scarlet Ortiz
    (Venezuelan Actress)
  • Scarlet Rivera
    (American Musician)
  • Scarlet Santiago
    (Filipino Model)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Scarlet Witch
    ("Avengers," Film Series)
  • Scarlet Overkill
    ("Minions," Film)
  • "Scarlet"
    (Novel)
  • Scarlet Benoit
    ("The Lunar Chronicles," Novel Series)
  • "Scarlet Heart"
    (TV Series)
  • "Scarlet and the Black"
    (TV Movie)

Places

  • Scarlet Oaks Estate
    (Ohio, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Scarlet?

The name Scarlet means “red” and is often correlated with vibrancy and passion. It projects a lively, bold personality, reflecting a sense of enthusiasm and a zest for life.

What Is the Origin of The Name Scarlet?

Scarlet originated from the Old French word “escarlate,” which referred to a rich, bright red cloth. The name has its roots in Medieval English and was used to describe both the color and the luxurious fabric, evolving into a popular given name over time.

Scarlet Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Scarlet in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4492021#4332022#4642023
Top 3 Rankings#3692013#3722011#3762015

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Scarlet

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023464
(-31 from 2022)
659
(-64 from 2022)
0.03767
2022433
(+16 from 2021)
723
(+27 from 2021)
0.04032
2021449
(-2 from 2020)
696
(+6 from 2020)
0.03885
2020447
(-70 from 2019)
690
(-139 from 2019)
0.03903
2019377
(+28 from 2018)
829
(+68 from 2018)
0.04518
2018405
(-7 from 2017)
761
(-24 from 2017)
0.04092
2017398
(-17 from 2016)
785
(-78 from 2016)
0.04155
2016381
(-5 from 2015)
863
(-7 from 2015)
0.04458
2015376
(+14 from 2014)
870
(+35 from 2014)
0.04460
2014390
(-21 from 2013)
835
(-13 from 2013)
0.04268
2013369
(+30 from 2012)
848
(+71 from 2012)
0.04399
2012399
(-27 from 2011)
777
(-87 from 2011)
0.04006
2011372
(+42 from 2010)
864
(+102 from 2010)
0.04459
2010414
(+193 from 2009)
762
(+265 from 2009)
0.03886
2009607
(+43 from 2008)
497
(+23 from 2008)
0.02454
2008650
(+70 from 2007)
474
(+68 from 2007)
0.02276
2007720
(+124 from 2006)
406
(+88 from 2006)
0.01918
2006844
(+261 from 2005)
318
(+104 from 2005)
0.01521
20051105
(+238 from 2004)
214
(+56 from 2004)
0.01054
20041343
(-101 from 2003)
158
(-11 from 2003)
0.00783
20031242
(-24 from 2002)
169
(+4 from 2002)
0.00842
20021218
(+382 from 2001)
165
(+50 from 2001)
0.00835
20011600
(+143 from 2000)
115
(+15 from 2000)
0.00581
20001743
(+479 from 1999)
100
(+33 from 1999)
0.00501
19992222
(-532 from 1998)
67
(-27 from 1998)
0.00344
19981690
(+174 from 1997)
94
(+15 from 1997)
0.00485
19971864
(+261 from 1996)
79
(+15 from 1996)
0.00414
19962125
(-349 from 1995)
64
(-17 from 1995)
0.00334
19951776
(+326 from 1994)
81
(+16 from 1994)
0.00422
19942102
(-491 from 1993)
65
(-29 from 1993)
0.00333
19931611
(+876 from 1992)
94
(+43 from 1992)
0.00477
19922487
(-217 from 1991)
51
(-6 from 1991)
0.00254
19912270
(+104 from 1990)
57
(+5 from 1990)
0.00280
19902374
(-227 from 1989)
52
(-5 from 1989)
0.00253
19892147
(+222 from 1988)
57
(+11 from 1988)
0.00286
19882369
(-213 from 1987)
46
(-4 from 1987)
0.00239
19872156
(+264 from 1986)
50
(+9 from 1986)
0.00267
19862420
(-320 from 1985)
41
(-9 from 1985)
0.00222
19852100
(-262 from 1984)
50
(-8 from 1984)
0.00271
19841838
(+297 from 1983)
58
(+12 from 1983)
0.00322
19832135
(+317 from 1982)
46
(+7 from 1982)
0.00257
19822452
(-564 from 1981)
39
(-18 from 1981)
0.00215
19811888
(+207 from 1980)
57
(+8 from 1980)
0.00319
19802095
(-300 from 1979)
49
(-11 from 1979)
0.00275
19791795
(+67 from 1978)
60
(+7 from 1978)
0.00348
19781862
(-225 from 1977)
53
(-11 from 1977)
0.00322
19771637
(+331 from 1976)
64
(+19 from 1976)
0.00389
19761968
(+55 from 1975)
45
(+2 from 1975)
0.00286
19752023
(+5 from 1974)
43
(+2 from 1974)
0.00275
19742028
(-222 from 1973)
41
(-6 from 1973)
0.00262
19731806
(-350 from 1972)
47
(-19 from 1972)
0.00302
19721456
(+104 from 1971)
66
(+4 from 1971)
0.00409
19711560
(+122 from 1970)
62
(+7 from 1970)
0.00354
19701682
(-242 from 1969)
55
(-11 from 1969)
0.00300
19691440
(+268 from 1968)
66
(+19 from 1968)
0.00374
19681708
(-213 from 1967)
47
(-9 from 1967)
0.00275
19671495
(+20 from 1966)
56
(+2 from 1966)
0.00326
19661515
(-52 from 1965)
54
(-3 from 1965)
0.00308
19651463
(+115 from 1964)
57
(+5 from 1964)
0.00312
19641578
(-368 from 1963)
52
(-30 from 1963)
0.00266
19631210
(+25 from 1962)
82
(+3 from 1962)
0.00412
19621235
(+70 from 1961)
79
(+7 from 1961)
0.00390
19611305
(+390 from 1960)
72
(+28 from 1960)
0.00347
19601695
(+98 from 1959)
44
(+6 from 1959)
0.00212
19591793
(-29 from 1958)
38
No change from 1958
0.00183
19581764
(-10 from 1957)
38
No change from 1957
0.00184
19571754
(-221 from 1956)
38
(-10 from 1956)
0.00181
19561533
(-199 from 1955)
48
(-9 from 1955)
0.00233
19551334
(+405 from 1954)
57
(+22 from 1954)
0.00284
19541739
(+692 from 1953)
35
(+16 from 1953)
0.00176
19532431
(+490 from 1952)
19
(+5 from 1952)
0.00098
19522921
(-953 from 1951)
14
(-11 from 1951)
0.00074
19511968
(-418 from 1950)
25
(-11 from 1950)
0.00135
19501550
(+217 from 1949)
36
(+7 from 1949)
0.00205
19491767
(+91 from 1948)
29
(+3 from 1948)
0.00165
19481858
(+288 from 1947)
26
(+5 from 1947)
0.00149
19472146
(+82 from 1946)
21
(+3 from 1946)
0.00116
19462228
(-79 from 1945)
18
(+2 from 1945)
0.00112
19452149
(+138 from 1944)
16
(+1 from 1944)
0.00119
19442287
(-731 from 1943)
15
(-14 from 1943)
0.00110
19431556
(+112 from 1942)
29
(+4 from 1942)
0.00202
19421668
(+82 from 1941)
25
(+4 from 1941)
0.00180
19411750
(+278 from 1940)
21
(+5 from 1940)
0.00169
19402028
(+1754 from 1939)
16
(+10 from 1939)
0.00135
19393782
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00053
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Scarlet

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4282021#4292022#4512023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5102021#4752022#5212023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#5702021#4862022#5742023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5762021#5112022#5872023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3222021#3702022#3942023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4292021#3032022#3852023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5242021#5782022#4712023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#6722021#6052022#4792023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5082021#4912022#5262023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5042021#4462022#3862023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4152021#3872022#4572023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5452021#5872022#4702023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3482021#3812022#4332023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5242021#5632022#6152023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4482021#3942022#5032023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4042021#3112022#5242023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3602021#3472022#4222023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3732021#5052022#5852023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3922021#6222022#3952023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6662021#3762022#4072023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4742021#6832022#4522023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5602021#4012022#2612023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3212021#5462022#5872023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4282021#4642022#4202023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4412021#4012022#6842023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#9022021#9232022#6612023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5622021#3402022#3492023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7772021#4632022#6892023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2962021#3132022#4212023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3602021#3952022#5332023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4282021#2452022#4292023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4202021#6262022#4582023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4262021#5502022#5522023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2332021#6572022#3402023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4332019#4332020#2732022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1952020#1662021#3812022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4192019#3342020#2642022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2392019#3132020#3122022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4212016#6542017#5572019

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2572017#1162019#2512022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2242015#2092016#1742019

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2582008#1712014#2322022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1762012#2272015#1902019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2652017#2592023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2602010

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2212016

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1252015

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1162012

Popularity Rankings for Scarlet in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1452007#1412008#1612009

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4302011#2942014#3002015

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3062016#3612018#3972020

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3772014#3662015#4292017

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4752020#4492021#4852022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4852019#5972020#6742021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7242015#7112016#5742018

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7502016#7342018#9052022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7752018#8602019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Scarlet a Name for Boys or Girls?

Scarlet is typically a girl’s name. It’s chic and modern, with a stylish flair that parents love for their little girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Scarlet

Scarlet in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Scarlet Johansson (Actress, born 1984): An American actress who has starred in numerous blockbuster films, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  • Scarlet Fu (Journalist, born 1972): An American journalist and television anchor who has worked for Bloomberg Television.
  • Scarlet Ortiz (Actress, born 1972): A Venezuelan actress recognized for her roles in telenovelas.
  • Scarlet Rivera (Musician, born 1950): An American violinist who played with Bob Dylan and has a successful solo career.
  • Scarlet Santiago (Model, born 1990): A Filipino model and beauty queen who has competed in international pageants.
  • Scarlet Spencer (Actress, born 2007): A young American actress known for her roles in various TV shows and movies.
  • Scarlet Page (Photographer, born 1971): A British photographer acclaimed for her portraits of musicians and celebrities.
  • Scarlet Witch ("Avengers," 2012 Film Series): A powerful superhero with telekinetic and reality-warping abilities.
  • Scarlet Overkill ("Minions," 2015 Film): A supervillain who aims to take over the world with the help of the Minions.
  • "Scarlet" (1982 Novel): A romantic drama that explores the life and challenges of a woman named Scarlet.
  • Scarlet Benoit ("The Lunar Chronicles," 2013 Novel Series): A brave and resourceful young woman who joins a rebellion against a tyrannical regime.
  • "Scarlet Heart" (2011 TV Series): A historical drama where a modern woman time-travels to the past and becomes involved in palace intrigues.
  • "Scarlet and the Black" (1983 TV Movie): A World War II drama about a Vatican official who helps Allied prisoners escape from the Nazis.
  • Scarlet Canyon (Nevada, USA): A scenic canyon located within the Basin and Range National Monument.
  • Scarlet Lake (Ontario, Canada): A picturesque lake situated in the Muskoka region, surrounded by lush forests.
  • Scarlet Macaw Reserve (Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica): A protected area that serves as a habitat for the vibrant Scarlet Macaw and other wildlife.
  • Scarlet Oaks Estate (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA): A historic mansion built in the Gothic Revival style, now serving as a retirement community.
  • Scarlet Woods Park (Birmingham, England, UK): A public park offering woodland trails, picnic areas, and a playground.
  • Scarlet Gully (New South Wales, Australia): A narrow valley with unique rock formations and native vegetation.

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