Skarlette

Meaning & origin

Skarlette is a modern, phonetically spelled variant of Scarlett, entering U.S. birth records in 2004. Unlike the enduring popularity of the standard spelling, Skarlette has remained rare, achieving its highest rank in 2016 at 7491st before entering a decline by 2025. It appears in the birth data with a 1-in-114,805 frequency that year. The name's trajectory reflects a broader trend of unique respellings, where parents seek individuality without altering pronunciation. Skarlette has not been concentrated in any particular states, suggesting scattered, nationwide use. While the name lacks deep historical roots, its connection to the color scarlet and the more established Scarlett gives it a familiar yet distinctive feel.

Skarlette is a contemporary respelling of the English surname and color name Scarlett, first recorded as a given name in the early 2000s. The base name Scarlett ultimately derives from the Old French escarlate, referring to a rich red cloth, and was adopted as a given name in the late 20th century, gaining popularity after the 1939 film Gone with the Wind. Skarlette follows a modern trend of substituting 'sc' with 'sk' for a distinctive spelling while retaining the same pronunciation.