Rising since 2002, #2,778 for girls today.
Popularity of Skarlett since 2002
Babies named Skarlett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 84 |
| 2010s | 638 |
| 2020s | 373 |
Meaning & origin
Skarlett is a modern respelling of the enduring color name Scarlet, which has been used as a given name since the 19th century. The Skarlett variant first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002 and has seen a steady rise in popularity, ranking 2778 in 2025. Its peak year was 2016, and it is particularly favored in Texas and California. With an estimated 1 in 26,349 girls receiving the name in 2025, Skarlett reflects the trend of substituting 'Sc' with 'Sk' for a distinctive spelling. While some may associate it with literary or pop culture references, the name ultimately stands on its own as a vibrant, color-inspired choice.
Skarlett is a creative respelling of the English word and color name Scarlet, which derives from the Old French escarlate, ultimately from Medieval Latin scarlata, a type of fine cloth often dyed red. The name has been used as a given name since the 19th century, with the spelling Skarlett emerging in the early 2000s as a modern variant.
Where Skarlett is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Skarly
Sibling names for Skarlett
Names that share Skarlett's style, for a brother or sister.
