Feminine dossier · first seen 1939
Scarlet
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2015
Peak births
870
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1939Peak 20152025
Quick answers about Scarlet
How many people are named Scarlet?
An estimated 17,269 living Americans are named Scarlet.
How rare is Scarlet?
Scarlet is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 581 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 33.2% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Scarlet?
The median age of a living American named Scarlet is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 18 years old.
Is Scarlet still popular?
Yes. Scarlet is holding steady, with 581 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Scarlet most common?
Scarlet has its strongest geographic signal in Kansas, where it appeared 2.5× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
33.2%
2025
581
All-time
17,709
Diaspora map
Scarlet broke out in Washington (2007) and became over-represented in 13 states over 14 years.
Broke out: Washington, 2007 · over-represented in 13 states over 14 years