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Scarlett

“Dyer or seller of red cloth”

2 syllables · 8 letters

About the name Scarlett

Scarlett began as an occupational surname for someone who dyed or sold red cloth, then Margaret Mitchell turned it into shorthand for stubborn glamour. The double-T spelling now vastly outnumbers the plain colour word, which tells you exactly which source parents have in mind.

Scarlett is a girl name of English origin, pronounced SKAR-let. On the NameRarity scale it scores 10 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2020s.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Dyer or seller of red cloth
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
SKAR-let
Syllables
2
Letters
8
US rank
#19
Peak era
2020s
Rarity
10 / 100
Per million
~3,980
Starts with
S
Numerology
8 · The Powerhouse

How popular is Scarlett?

Popularity90/100
Rarity10/100

Scarlett sits at approximately #19 in recent US rankings. Roughly 3,980 people per million carry it — about 1 in 251. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 4.

Famous people named Scarlett

  • Scarlett Johansson
    American actress and producer

Spellings and variants of Scarlett

ScarletScarletteSkarlett

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Scarlett — frequently asked questions

What does the name Scarlett mean?

Scarlett means "Dyer or seller of red cloth". It is a name of English origin, most often given to a girl.

How do you pronounce Scarlett?

Scarlett is pronounced SKAR-let, with 2 syllables.

How rare is the name Scarlett?

Scarlett scores 10 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 251 people carry it — about 3,980 per million.

What is the numerology number for Scarlett?

Scarlett carries the expression number 8, known as The Powerhouse. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 2.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Scarlett?

The lucky number for Scarlett is 8 (with 17, 26, 35 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Midnight Navy. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Onyx.

Is Scarlett a popular name?

Scarlett currently sits around rank #19 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.