Scarlett
Peaked at #14 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1937, Scarlett has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Scarlett — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#14
in 2022
Current rank
#27
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1937–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1937, Scarlett reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #14 nationally with 7,256 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #30 (2014) to #27 (2024) — a 10% improvement.
As of 2024, Scarlett ranks #27 nationally for girls, with 5,894 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #27 | 5,894 |
| 2023 | #17 | 6,311 |
| 2022 | #14 | 7,256 |
| 2021 | #20 | 6,627 |
| 2020 | #21 | 6,518 |
| 2019 | #21 | 7,084 |
| 2018 | #20 | 7,223 |
| 2017 | #18 | 7,719 |
Scarlett — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#10778
in 2009
Current rank
#12074
in 2024
Years tracked
8
2009–2024
Trend
Stable
Scarlett was already at its most popular for boys in 2009 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #10778), with 7 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 12 years of data, its rank has slipped from #12024 (2012) to #12074 (2024) — a 0% drop.
As of 2024, Scarlett ranks #12074 nationally for boys, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,074 | 6 |
| 2023 | #12,003 | 6 |
| 2020 | #13,703 | 5 |
| 2019 | #13,794 | 5 |
| 2018 | #11,893 | 6 |
| 2016 | #13,855 | 5 |
| 2012 | #12,024 | 6 |
| 2009 | #10,778 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Scarlett most popular?
Scarlett was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #14 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Scarlett becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Scarlett?
At least 106,042 babies have been recorded with the name Scarlett in the US since 1937, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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