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Scarlette
GirlEnglish, French· “bright red”
- Meaning
- bright red
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- SKAHR-luht
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,180
- US babies 2025
- 197
- Best rank
- #696 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Scarlette
Scarlette is an English and French name that means “bright red”.
Scarlette is a decorative spelling of Scarlett, a name taken from the word scarlet, the vivid red color. The word first named a costly cloth in medieval Europe and came into English through Old French. Scarlett became a first name largely because of Scarlett O'Hara, the heroine of Gone with the Wind, and today it is widely popular. The -ette ending gives Scarlette a French-inspired flourish. It feels bold, glamorous and romantic. Letty and Scar are playful nicknames, and it pairs well with short middle names.
Popularity over time
Scarlette first appears in US Social Security records in 1940. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 11 different years, starting in 2012. Its best national rank was #696 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 418 babies. In 2025, 197 babies were named Scarlette, and it ranked #1,180 nationally. That is 46% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,198 in 1950, #8,880 in 1980, #7,510 in 2000, #1,177 in 2010, and #1,180 in 2025. Of the 5,806 US girls named Scarlette since records began, 53% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,543 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Frida, Milana, Emmalynn, Keyla, and Joelle.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Scarlette ranked highest in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Scarlette is usually pronounced SKAHR-luht, with two syllables. It has nine letters, starts with S and ends in “-te”.
Middle names for Scarlette
A few middle names that flow with Scarlette: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Scarlette
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Scarlette mean?
Scarlette is an English and French name that means “bright red”.
What is the origin of the name Scarlette?
Scarlette has English, French, and modern American roots. Scarlette is a decorative spelling of Scarlett, a name taken from the word scarlet, the vivid red color.
Is Scarlette a popular name?
Not especially. Scarlette ranked #1,180 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Scarlette a boy or girl name?
Scarlette is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Scarlette?
Scarlette is usually pronounced SKAHR-luht. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings