Skarlet
Every Skarlet since 2002 — 478 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skarlet
Skarlet is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,214 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 478 American babies have been named Skarlet. Its peak came in 2011, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Skarlet stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skarlet year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #5,214 |
| 2024 | 25 | #5,277 |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,985 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,286 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,378 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,826 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,889 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,594 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,319 |
| 2016 | 24 | #5,592 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,274 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,610 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,231 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,235 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,905 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,839 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,409 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,422 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,267 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,841 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,165 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,250 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,985 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Skarlet in 2025?
Skarlet ranked #5,214 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skarlet?
478 babies have been named Skarlet in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skarlet most popular?
Skarlet peaked in 2011, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Skarlet a boy or girl name?
Skarlet is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Skarlet rising or falling?
Skarlet has been roughly stable over the past decade.