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How Many People Are Named Scarlett?
Estimated people named Scarlett living in the U.S. today
104,258
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 106,042
- Peak year: 2016 (7,721 births)
- Estimated living today: 104,258
Scarlett by age group — who carries the name today?
Scarlett popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Scarlett
Scarlett has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 106,042 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 104,258 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,278 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Scarletts you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Scarlett in the US?
An estimated 104,258 people named Scarlett are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Scarlett uncommon — about 1 in 3,278 Americans.
Is Scarlett a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Scarlett is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Scarlett most popular?
Scarlett peaked in 2016, when 7,721 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Scarlett?
Scarlett ranks #505 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).