Violet Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Violet is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Violet?
Violet is spelled V-I-O-L-E-T. The name has 6 letters.
Violet at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Violet is derived from the name of the violet flower, which comes from the Latin word “viola” meaning “purple” or “violet.”
- Origin
- Violet is commonly associated with the name of the violet flower, with origins tracing back to Latin through the word “viola.”
- Pronunciation
- VY-uh-let · 3 syllables
Violet Popularity in 2025
Rank#13
Recorded Births7,546
- Girls usage rose 2 places to #13 and recorded 560 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Violet Mean?
Violet is derived from the name of the violet flower, which comes from the Latin word “viola” meaning “purple” or “violet.”
Origin: Violet is commonly associated with the name of the violet flower, with origins tracing back to Latin through the word “viola.”
How Do You Pronounce Violet?
PronunciationVY-uh-let
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Violet?
- History
- The use of Violet as a given name is associated with the tradition of using flower names for girls, which became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Violet Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 7,546 | #13 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6,986 | #15 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6,370 | #16 |
| 2023 | Boys | 5 | #12,239 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,477 | #20 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 5,524 | #36 |
| 2020 | Girls | 5,128 | #37 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5,418 | #36 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 4,834 | #43 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 4,741 | #47 |
| 2016 | Girls | 4,882 | #47 |
| 2015 | Girls | 4,822 | #50 |
| 2014 | Girls | 4,193 | #67 |
| 2014 | Boys | 9 | #8,130 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,935 | #69 |
| 2013 | Boys | 6 | #10,728 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,283 | #89 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,902 | #101 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,571 | #122 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
When Was Violet Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
7,546 recorded births
National rank #13
2024 · Girls
6,986 recorded births
National rank #15
2022 · Girls
6,477 recorded births
National rank #20
2023 · Girls
6,370 recorded births
National rank #16
Where Violet Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #3 | 196 |
| ME | #4 | 44 |
| NH | #5 | 52 |
| AK | #5 | 24 |
| WV | #6 | 54 |
| MT | #6 | 36 |
| VT | #6 | 18 |
| MI | #7 | 261 |