Violeta
Violeta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Purple flower or violet.
Origin and history
Violeta is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'purple flower' or 'violet'. It is the Romance-language variation of Violet and enjoys steady usage in the United States, particularly within bilingual communities. Its popularity has grown significantly in recent years alongside the broader trend of botanical names.
Popularity in the United States
8,730 babies in the United States have been named Violeta since 1880. It ranks #1795 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #713.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.1 %)
- TX (27.7 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- NY (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 56 |
| 1930-1940 | 39 |
| 1940-1950 | 47 |
| 1950-1960 | 114 |
| 1960-1970 | 217 |
| 1970-1980 | 581 |
| 1980-1990 | 920 |
| 1990-2000 | 744 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,308 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,391 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,308 |
Famous people named Violeta
- Violeta Parra: Singer, Songwriter
- Violeta Chamorro: President, Politician
Nicknames
Vi, Vivi, Leta
Fun facts
- Violeta is the standard Spanish, Lithuanian, and South Slavic form of the English name Violet.
- Chilean musician and folklorist Violeta Parra was a pivotal figure in the Nueva Canción movement.