What does Scarlett mean?
An English occupational surname for a dyer or seller of scarlet cloth, now used for its rich red.
What does Brooke mean?
An English nature/surname name from Old English broc 'brook, small stream'.
Scarlett vs Brooke
Which is more popular?
Scarlett is more popular than Brooke today: about 5,644 US babies were given the name Scarlett in 2025, compared with 972 named Brooke.
| Scarlett | Brooke | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Scarlet, red | Small stream |
| Origin | English | english |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | SKAR-lit | BRUK |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1937 | 1934 |
| Peak year | 2017 (7,721) | 1996 (6,724) |
| In 2025 | 5,644 | 972 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Scarlett
Brooke
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Scarlett | Brooke |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 38,284 | 6,633 |
| 2010s | 58,287 | 23,808 |
| 2000s | 8,595 | 54,686 |
| 1990s | 2,257 | 60,630 |
| 1980s | 1,207 | 34,977 |
| 1970s | 923 | 14,512 |
| 1960s | 988 | 2,058 |
| 1950s | 560 | 750 |
| 1940s | 566 | 408 |
| 1930s | 20 | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Scarlett or Brooke more popular?
Scarlett is more popular than Brooke today: about 5,644 US babies were given the name Scarlett in 2025, compared with 972 named Brooke.
What is the difference between Scarlett and Brooke?
Scarlett means Scarlet, red (English origin), while Brooke means Small stream (english origin).
Which name is older, Scarlett or Brooke?
In US records, Scarlett first appears in 1937 and Brooke in 1934, so Brooke has the longer recorded history.