How Popular (or Rare) was Scarlett in 1996?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Girl

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#216
1996 Rank
195
1996 Births
#16
Best Rank (2015)
2,643
Peak Year (2013)
34,757
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,518
Rarity Factor (1996)

📊 The Scarlett Story

Scarlett is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #216 in 1996 with 195 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 2,643 births ranking #17. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 1,518 girls born was named Scarlett. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: English surname and colour word use  |  Meaning: scarlet; bright red

Scarlett is a vivid modern classic associated with the colour scarlet. It feels glamorous, strong, and unmistakably recognisable.

The name gained momentum through literature, film, and the broader appeal of dramatic colour-rich names. Its strong sound and bold image have helped it endure.

Did you know?Scarlett is one of the colour names that became a full-scale mainstream girls' classic.

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