Violetta
Violetta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Purple flower or violet.
Origin and history
Violetta is a feminine given name of Italian and Latin origin, serving as a diminutive form of Viola. It gained widespread cultural recognition through Giuseppe Verdi's opera La Traviata. In the United States, it has seen steady usage over time as a romantic, elaborate alternative to Violet.
Popularity in the United States
3,308 babies in the United States have been named Violetta since 1880. It ranks #3092 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1280.
States where it is most popular
- CA (30.9 %)
- TX (21.7 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 44 |
| 1900-1910 | 84 |
| 1910-1920 | 202 |
| 1920-1930 | 211 |
| 1930-1940 | 146 |
| 1940-1950 | 111 |
| 1950-1960 | 122 |
| 1960-1970 | 93 |
| 1970-1980 | 91 |
| 1980-1990 | 102 |
| 1990-2000 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 202 |
| 2010-2019 | 886 |
| 2020-2029 | 880 |
Famous people named Violetta
- Violetta Villas: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Vi, Lettie, Etta, Vivi
Fun facts
- Violetta Valéry is the tragic heroine of Giuseppe Verdi's famous 1853 opera La Traviata.
- The name stems from the Latin word 'viola', referring to the small purple flowering plant.