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UK girl's name

Skarlet

A feminine name deriving from the word "scarlet," denoting a vivid red color.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Skarlet is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Skarlet popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.

This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2007 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Skarlet. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Skarlet ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 girls were registered as Skarlet.
  • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Skarlet as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4634

2021

Births in 2021

4

Latest year

Peak year

2008

5 births

Estimated living

24

2026

Meaning

What does Skarlet mean?

The name Skarlet is a relatively modern invention, with no clear roots in any particular language or culture. It is likely a creative spelling variation of the more common name Scarlet, which derives from the vivid red color.

The earliest recorded use of the name Skarlet appears to be in the 20th century, although specific origins and first bearers are difficult to pinpoint. It may have initially been used as a creative or artistic name choice, playing on the vivid imagery of the color scarlet.

In terms of notable historical figures, there are few, if any, widely recognized individuals who bore the name Skarlet prior to the late 20th century. The name's rarity and modern nature mean it has limited historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures.

However, a handful of individuals have gained some recognition with the name Skarlet in recent decades. For example, Skarlet Wilhite was an American model and actress active in the 1990s and 2000s. Skarlet Lualdi is an Italian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2000s.

Other notable bearers of the name include Skarlet Redd, an American adult film actress born in 1987, and Skarlet Riot, the stage name of an American singer and songwriter born in 1990. Additionally, Skarlet Ingrid is a Swedish model and social media personality born in 1995.

While the name Skarlet is undoubtedly modern and lacks a deep historical lineage, its unique spelling and vivid imagery have contributed to its growing popularity in recent years, particularly in creative and artistic circles.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Skarlet over time

The chart below shows babies named Skarlet registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Skarlet, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Skarlet
01345200720142021

Decades

Skarlet by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Skarlet was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4634 4 1
2010s #4807 12 3
2000s #4531 8 2

Related

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FAQ

Skarlet: questions and answers

How popular is the name Skarlet in the UK right now?

In 2021, Skarlet was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Skarlet most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Skarlet in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Skarlet?

A feminine name deriving from the word "scarlet," denoting a vivid red color.

How many people are called Skarlet in the UK?

A total of 24 babies have been registered as Skarlet across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.