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Scarlet is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Either a variant of Scarlett or else from the English word for the red colour (both of the same origin, a type of cloth)." It ranked #510 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, either a variant of Scarlett or else from the English word for the red colour (both of the same origin, a type of cloth). The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Scarlet ranked #510 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #510 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (English) and that sit near Scarlet in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scarlet mean?
Behind the Name does not give Scarlet a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: either a variant of Scarlett or else.
Is Scarlet a popular name?
Scarlet ranked #510 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Scarlet a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Scarlet appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Scarlet — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
