Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Scarlett.
National Rank (2025)
#32
All-Time Peak Rank
#14 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
111,687
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Scarlett Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Scarlett
According to SSA data, Scarlett achieved its highest historical rank of #14 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 7,721 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 21.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 89 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Scarlett scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-21.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record7,721Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
15yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
89Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:20
1940s:566
1950s:560
1960s:988
1970s:923
1980s:1,207
1990s:2,257
2000s:8,595
2010s:58,287
2020s:38,284
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesScar-lett
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with S, a letter used by only 7.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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