Skarleth
A feminine name of Latin origin related to the color scarlet.
Name Census estimates that about 205 living Americans carry the first name Skarleth. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Skarleth today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Skarleth births was 2023 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Skarleth. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
205
~ 1 in 1,671,972 Americans
Peak year
2023
23 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,333
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Skarleth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Skarleth from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 88 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Skarleth by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Skarleth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Skarleths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Skarleth
The name Skarleth is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of history and cultural influences. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is derived from the Etruscan word "skarla," which translates to "scarlet" or "deep red," a hue that held significant symbolic meaning in their artistic and religious practices.
During the Roman era, the name Skarleth was occasionally adopted by families of Etruscan descent, though its usage remained relatively obscure. It wasn't until the Middle Ages that the name experienced a resurgence, particularly in the regions of southern France and northern Spain. Records indicate that a notable figure named Skarleth de Montpellier, born in 1184, was a renowned scholar and alchemist who made significant contributions to the study of natural philosophy.
In the 16th century, the name Skarleth appeared in several literary works, including a tragic play by the Spanish playwright Lope de Vega. The central character, a young woman named Skarleth, was depicted as a symbol of passion and resilience, further solidifying the name's association with vibrancy and strength.
During the Renaissance period, the name Skarleth gained popularity among artists and intellectuals, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Skarleth Michelangelo, born in 1542, a celebrated painter and sculptor renowned for her vivid depictions of religious scenes and mythological figures.
As the name spread across Europe, it evolved into various spellings and variations, such as Scarlette, Scarlett, and Escarlet. In the 18th century, a notable figure named Skarleth von Humboldt, born in 1769, was a renowned German naturalist and explorer who made significant contributions to the fields of geography and ethnography.
Throughout history, the name Skarleth has been associated with a sense of vibrance, passion, and intellectual curiosity. Its unique blend of Etruscan roots and cultural influences from various regions of Europe has contributed to its enduring allure and mystique.
People
Skarleth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Skarleth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Skarleth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Skarleth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 205 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Skarleth going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,671,972 US residents.
Is Skarleth a common name?
We classify Skarleth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 207 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Skarleth most popular?
The single biggest year for Skarleth was 2023, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Skarleth is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Skarleth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Skarleth a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Skarleth in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Skarleth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Skarleth in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Skarleth can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Skarleth?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.