Violet
Violet is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Purple flower.
Origin and history
Violet is derived from the Latin 'viola', referring to the purple flower or color. Popular at the turn of the 20th century, it experienced a major resurgence in the U.S. starting in the 2000s. Today, it stands as a widely favored classic botanical choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
185,561 babies in the United States have been named Violet since 1880. It ranks #216 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #18.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.1 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
- TX (5.8 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 879 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,076 |
| 1900-1910 | 7,844 |
| 1910-1920 | 23,157 |
| 1920-1930 | 30,022 |
| 1930-1940 | 13,863 |
| 1940-1950 | 6,553 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,153 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,256 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,243 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,393 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,699 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,811 |
| 2010-2019 | 41,581 |
| 2020-2029 | 38,031 |
Famous people named Violet
- Violet McGraw: Actress
- Violet Oakley: Artist, Illustrator
Nicknames
Vi, Lettie
Fun facts
- The name directly references the small purple flower, taking its root from Latin viola.
- After declining in the mid-20th century, Violet returned to the U.S. top 20 in the 2020s.