Skarlett
Every Skarlett since 2002 — 1,095 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Skarlett
Skarlett is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,811 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 1,095 American babies have been named Skarlett. Its peak came in 2016, when 87 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 Skarlett stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Skarlett year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,811 |
| 2024 | 56 | #2,974 |
| 2023 | 53 | #3,135 |
| 2022 | 61 | #2,815 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,706 |
| 2020 | 78 | #2,299 |
| 2019 | 75 | #2,397 |
| 2018 | 70 | #2,530 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,833 |
| 2016 | 87 | #2,219 |
| 2015 | 80 | #2,337 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,838 |
| 2013 | 75 | #2,431 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3,161 |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,398 |
| 2010 | 29 | #4,956 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,519 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,490 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,059 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,832 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,166 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,579 |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,035 |
| 2002 | 8 | #12,045 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Skarlett in 2025?
Skarlett ranked #2,811 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Skarlett?
1,095 babies have been named Skarlett in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Skarlett most popular?
Skarlett peaked in 2016, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Skarlett a boy or girl name?
Skarlett is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Skarlett rising or falling?
Skarlett is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.