The name Scarlett is of English origin, and is a variant of the name "Scarlet".
The name Scarlett is derived from the Old French word "escarlate", meaning "scarlet cloth".
Popularity and Trend of the Name Scarlett
The name Scarlett has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.
According to the Social Security Administration, the name Scarlett ranked at number 68 in the year 2019, up from its ranking at number 88 in the year 2000.
The name Scarlett is more commonly given to baby girls, but can also be used as a unisex name.
Famous People Named Scarlett
- Scarlett Johansson, an American actress known for her roles in movies such as "Lost in Translation", "The Avengers", and "Her".
- Scarlett Pomers, an American actress best known for her role as Naomi Wildman in the television series "Star Trek: Voyager".
- Scarlett Wilson, an English dancer and choreographer known for her work in Bollywood films.
Fun Facts About the Name Scarlett
- Scarlett is a well-known character from the novel "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell, played by Vivien Leigh in the 1939 film adaptation.
- The name Scarlett is also the name of a shade of red, inspired by the cloth mentioned in the name's origin.
- In the book "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green, the protagonist's friend is named Isaac, who has a crush on a girl named Scarlett.
Scarlet rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)