An estimated 17,077 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 appears 2.5× more often than the national baseline.
1939Peak 20152025
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
33.2%
2025
581
All-time
17,709
Diaspora map
Scarlet broke out in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Minnesota, and New Mexico (2010) and became over-represented in 35 states over 14 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, District of Columbia, Minnesota, and New Mexico, 2010 · over-represented in 35 states over 14 years
