Scarlett
SKAR-lit
Girl
Average rank #101 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English
From a surname which denoted a person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet (a kind of cloth, ultimately derived from Persian سقرلاط (saghrilat)). Margaret Mitchell used this name for Scarlett O'Hara, the main character in her novel 'Gone with the Wind'. Scarlett's name came from her grandmother's maiden name.
Popularity
How popular is Scarlett?
🏴 England & Wales
#79
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#113
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#325
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#32
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#46
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#41
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#71
in 2025
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